veganism
Americannoun
Explanation
Veganism is the philosophy and practice of eating no food that comes from animals, including meat, milk, and eggs. For some, veganism also means avoiding the use of animal products like leather and fur. Veganism is the strictest form of vegetarianism, and people who follow this practice only eat plant-based foods. If you want to give veganism a try, you'll need to give up butter, cheese, and eggs — but there are plenty of substitutes made from soy, nuts, and other vegan sources. Vegan was coined in 1944, using the first three and last two letters of vegetarian, by Donald Watson, publisher of a newsletter for strict vegetarians called The Vegan News.
Example Sentences
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Veganism is a tougher sell for strength athletes, who have higher protein needs than the average population.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024
“And I felt powerless. Veganism is an act of choice to abstain from committing cruelty to anything. And that’s what I wanted to do.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024
"Veganism seems to be growing and we wanted to represent that," Paul tells the BBC.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2018
Veganism is based on the moral principle that ALL animals, human and non-human, are deserving of the same rights.
From New York Times • May 12, 2018
Veganism is no longer niche or difficult and, as industrial agriculture bends to adapt to consumer demand and its own crisis of sustainability, it is only going to get more accessible – and more popular.
From The Guardian • Apr. 1, 2018
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