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US/ˌvedʒ.əˈter.i.ən/
UK/ˌvedʒ.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/
a person who does not eat meat or fish
In context
My sister has been a vegetarian since she was fifteen.
The restaurant has plenty of dishes for vegetarians and vegans.
As a strict vegetarian, he won't even eat soup made with chicken stock.
Words that go with vegetarian
adjective + noun
- strict vegetarianShe is a strict vegetarian and checks every label.
- lifelong vegetarianMy uncle is a lifelong vegetarian who has never tasted beef.
- committed vegetarianAs a committed vegetarian, she cooks with tofu and beans.
verb + noun
- become a vegetarianMore young people are deciding to become vegetarians.
adjective + preposition
- suitable for vegetariansThese sweets contain gelatine, so they are not suitable for vegetarians.