vegetarianism

[ vej-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

/ ˌvɛdʒ ɪˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm /

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noun

the beliefs or practices of a vegetarian.

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Origin of vegetarianism

First recorded in 1850–55; vegetarian + -ism

Words nearby vegetarianism

vegetable wool, vegetably, vegetal, vegetal pole, vegetarian, vegetarianism, vegetate, vegetation, vegetative, vegetative reproduction, veggie

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How to use vegetarianism in a sentence

Vegetarianism and veganism soon followed, as did stints at animal-rehabilitation centers.
I Counted Every Bit of My Trash for One Month on the PCT|awise|December 1, 2021|Outside Online
Veganism tied for 17th, while vegetarianism snagged a three-way tie for ninth.
In 2021, as ever, the best diets are simple|Sara Chodosh|January 6, 2021|Popular-Science
But this is your music becoming songs about vegetarianism, songs about sexual...
Bigmouth Strikes Again: Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Tells All|Michael Moynihan|October 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Continues her family's crusade on fashion, with a segment on McCartney's vegetarianism.
Chelsea Clinton Takes NBC Reporting to the Next Level, Interviews Stella McCartney|Misty White Sidell|June 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST

And surveys show that the prevalence of vegetarianism among eating-disorder patients is higher than in the general population.
When Veganism Is an Eating Disorder|Danielle Friedman|July 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
“In most of our patients, the vegetarianism is in the service of the eating disorder,” she said.
When Veganism Is an Eating Disorder|Danielle Friedman|July 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Hungry Beast caught up with Deborah to talk about Buddhism, vegetarianism, and what she eats when she eats alone.
The Dalai Lama's Veggie Revolution|Sarah Whitman-Salkin|August 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The conversation had come, by some devious route, to Vegetarianism; and the clergyman was disapproving of it.
Love's Pilgrimage|Upton Sinclair
Along with some of his master's eccentricities, such as vegetarianism, he had imbibed much of his independence and noble honor.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
But the English have developed a passion for vegetarianism, here again reacting from one intemperance to the opposed intemperance.
Impressions And Comments|Havelock Ellis
Vegetarianism has been the object of many attacks, and has also been warmly defended.
The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28|Various
Borrow refers to his patron's vegetarianism, and on this point we have an amusing story from his own pen!
George Borrow and His Circle|Clement King Shorter

British Dictionary definitions for vegetarianism

vegetarianism

/ (ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) /

noun

the principle or practice of excluding all meat and fish, and sometimes, in the case of vegans, all animal products (such as eggs, cheese, etc) from one's diet

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