vegetarian
/vɛdʒɪˈtɛəriən/ · veg.e.tar.ian
noun
- A person who does not eat meat, fish, or poultry, and whose diet consists mainly of vegetables, fruits, and grains. She is a vegetarian and prefers to eat at restaurants that offer vegetarian options.
- A person who follows a diet that excludes animal products, especially for health or environmental reasons. He is a vegetarian and has been eating plant-based for several years now.
adjective
- Relating to or consisting of vegetables or plant-based foods. The vegetarian dish was a hit at the restaurant.
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Did you know? The first vegetarian society was founded in England in 1847 by a group of people who were concerned about the treatment of animals in the meat industry.