Definition of VEGETARIANISM

vegetarianism

Meanings

Plural: vegetarianisms

Noun

  • a diet excluding all meat and fish
  • The practice of following a vegetarian diet.

Origin / Etymology

Attested since circa 1847, when the British Vegetarian Society was founded. From vegetarian + -ism.

Antonyms

carnism

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