flexitarian

noun flex·i·tar·i·an \ˌflek-sə-ˈter-ē-ən\

Definition of FLEXITARIAN

: one whose normally meatless diet occasionally includes meat or fish

— flexitarian adjective

flexible + vegetarian

First Known Use: 1998

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