vegetarianism

American  

[vej-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / ˌvɛdʒ ɪˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm /

noun

1. the beliefs or practices of a vegetarian.

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Etymology

Origin of vegetarianism

First recorded in 1850–55; vegetarian + -ism

Example Sentences

The hivemind refuses to hurt or kill any living being, states its preference for vegetarianism and merrily labors to care for the few who aren’t like them.

From Salon

Disillusioned, he bought a round-the-world ticket and found himself in India - experimenting with vegetarianism, yoga and living in a spiritual retreat.

From BBC

Discrimination against minority communities, especially Muslims, is common in many Indian cities where many housing societies insist on food habits such as vegetarianism to keep them out.

From BBC

This argument is different from most modern arguments for vegetarianism, which usually focus on animal rights, arguing that animals deserve care or that killing them causes unnecessary suffering.

From Salon

But California, the state that first put vegetarianism on the map in the early 20th century, has been leading the country on plant-based school lunch.

From Salon