Meaning & use
vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat or fish, usually for ethical, health, or religious reasons.
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As a vegetarian, she always checks restaurant menus for meat-free options.
The recipe is completely vegetarian, using lentils instead of ground beef.
A note on using this word
Differs from 'vegan,' which also excludes dairy, eggs, and other animal-derived products.
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