vegetarianism

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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vegetarianism (ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
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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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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