First Known Use: 1839
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1vegetarian
noun veg·e·tar·i·an \ˌve-jə-ˈter-ē-ən\
: a person who does not eat meat
Full Definition of VEGETARIAN
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: one who believes in or practices vegetarianism
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Origin of VEGETARIAN
2vegetable + -arian
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2vegetarian
adjective
Definition of VEGETARIAN
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: of or relating to vegetarians
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: consisting wholly of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs or dairy products <a vegetarian diet>
First Known Use of VEGETARIAN
1847
VEGETARIAN Defined for Kids
vegetarian
noun veg·e·tar·i·an \ˌve-jə-ˈter-ē-ən\
Definition of VEGETARIAN for Kids
: a person who does not eat meat
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