Meaning & use

vegetarian

noun·Everyday

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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