vegan
Americannoun
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a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet.
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a person who does not use any animal products, as leather or wool.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- veganism noun
Etymology
Origin of vegan
First recorded in 1940–45; contraction of veg(etari)an
Example Sentences
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The other's a proud vegan, gay, northern former actor, who told me he'd never drunk a drop.
From BBC
Because vegetarians and vegans avoid animal products, they naturally consume less methionine and cysteine than people who regularly eat meat.
From Science Daily
There are several types of supplements people can take, including marine, bovine and vegan collagen.
From BBC
The University of Southampton joins more than 20 universities across the country that have opted for the vegan option and it follows a campaign by Plant-Based Universities.
From BBC
Insulin expenses also declined in the vegan group.
From Science Daily
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