Synonyms for

Vegetarian

Verb / ˌvedʒʌˈteˌri:ʌn / Another word for vegetarian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.

Synonyms & similar words

herbivore vegan plant-based meatless animal-free cruelty-free ethicarian veg*n

Synonyms by register

Formal

herbivorous plant-based eater

Informal

veggie veg

Literary

abstainer from flesh follower of a plant diet

Antonyms

carnivore omnivore meat-eater flesh-eater non-vegetarian consumer of meat

Common collocations

  • vegetarian diet
  • vegetarian meal
  • vegetarian restaurant
  • vegetarian society
  • strict vegetarian
  • lacto-vegetarian
  • ovo-vegetarian

Word family

noun vegetarianism
adjective vegetarian

Usage note

While 'vegetarian' can be used as a noun referring to a person, it is more commonly used as an adjective describing a diet or lifestyle. Ensure clarity when referring to the person versus the diet.

Example sentences

  1. Samantha has been a vegetarian for five years.
  2. My sister is a vegetarian and loves to cook with tofu.
  3. Many people choose to become vegetarian for ethical reasons.
  4. My favorite vegetarian dish is a lentil soup.
  5. Being a vegetarian is a healthy lifestyle choice.

Quotes

  • I have no doubt that it is a part of the destiny of the human race, in its gradual improvement, to leave off eating animals. - Henry David Thoreau
  • I did not become a vegetarian for my health, I did it for the health of the chickens. - Isaac Bashevis Singer
  • Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. - Albert Einstein

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