vegetarian
Americannoun
adjective
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of or relating to vegetarianism or vegetarians.
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devoted to or advocating this practice.
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consisting solely of vegetables.
vegetarian vegetable soup.
noun
adjective
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relating to, advocating, or practising vegetarianism
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cookery strictly, consisting of vegetables and fruit only, but usually including milk, cheese, eggs, etc
Other Word Forms
- nonvegetarian adjective
Etymology
Origin of vegetarian
First recorded in 1835–45; veget(able) + -arian
Example Sentences
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Because vegetarians and vegans avoid animal products, they naturally consume less methionine and cysteine than people who regularly eat meat.
From Science Daily
Also, my wife is a vegetarian, and a lot of the more authentic places, there’s pork in the air.
From Los Angeles Times
At first glance, this seems to clash with decades of research linking vegetarian and plant based diets to better health.
From Science Daily
Vegans and vegetarians have popularized plant-based milk alternatives — almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, cashew, hemp, coconut; if it grows, it may have a milk version.
From Los Angeles Times
Camille opens her mouth, probably to mention her recent desire to become a vegetarian, then closes it.
From Literature
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