fruitarian
noun
a person whose diet consists chiefly of fruit.
fruitarianism
-
a word derived from
fruitarian.
Example Sentences
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It's just the latest restrictive diet in a history of wellness trends that's taken us from cabbage soup to grapefruit to raw food to fruitarianism to weight loss shakes and juice cleanses.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2024
It’s the carnivore’s version of fruitarianism, the adherents of which advocate only eating fruit that has already fallen from the tree.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2014
Secondly, although it’s more common in girls, really restrictive diets like fruitarianism can mask disordered eating.
From Slate
Vegetarianism and fruitarianism are being adopted by many households, less as a matter of principle than as a recourse from what are considered the present prohibitive prices of meats.
From Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife by Marion Mills Miller
