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vegetarianism

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veg⋅e⋅tar⋅i⋅an⋅ism

[vej-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm]
–noun
the beliefs or practices of a vegetarian.

Origin:
1850–55; vegetarian + -ism
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veg·e·tar·i·an·ism   (věj'ĭ-târ'ē-ə-nĭz'əm)   
n.  The practice of subsisting on a diet composed primarily or wholly of vegetables, grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds, with or without eggs and dairy products.
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Main Entry: veg·e·tar·i·an·ism
Pronunciation: -E-&-"niz-&m
Function: noun
: the theory or practice of living on adiet made up of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes animal products (as milk and cheese)
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vegetarianism veg·e·tar·i·an·ism (věj'ĭ-târ'ē-ə-nĭz'əm)
n.
The practice of subsisting on a diet composed primarily or wholly of vegetables, grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds, with or without eggs and dairy products.

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