ve·gan

[vee-guhn]
noun
a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet.

Origin:
1940–45; veg(etari)an

ve·gan·ism, noun

vegan, vegetarian.
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vegan (ˈviːɡən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who refrains from using any animal product whatever for food, clothing, or any other purpose

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Vegan is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History

vegan
1944, from vegetable (n.) + -an; coined by Donald Watson to distinguish those who abstain from all animal products (eggs, cheese, etc.) from those who merely refuse to eat the animals.
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Example sentences
Those who champion the low-fat vegetarian vegan diet have long made broad health claims for the regimen.
People who follow a vegan diet should take supplements to get this vitamin.
We can reverse this climate change problem by going vegan.
It's quite easy to eat a balanced diet as a vegan, thanks.
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