vegetarian
/vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/noun
Someone who avoids eating meat, and sometimes any product that comes from animals.
Example sentences
- “As a vegetarian, she asked whether the soup was made with chicken stock.”
- “The restaurant has plenty of dishes for vegetarians.”
Distinct from 'vegan': vegetarians usually still eat eggs and dairy, vegans avoid all animal products.
Synonyms for vegetarian
Antonyms
Often confused with vegetarian
- vegetarian vs vegan
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