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vegetarian

noun

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Meaning

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A person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, for ethical, environmental, or health reasons.

Example Sentence

She decided to become a vegetarian because she wanted to eat healthier and reduce her environmental impact.

Usage Note

Describes a dietary choice where a person avoids eating meat and fish, often for health, ethical, or environmental reasons. It can also be used as an adjective to describe food or diets that follow this practice, such as 'vegetarian lasagna'.