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I don't really seek out vegetarian spots... but mainly, I know how to work a menu no matter where I am.
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Meaning of "vegetarian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VEGETARIAN

vegetarian  [ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛərɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VEGETARIAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Vegetarian can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES VEGETARIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

vegetarian

Vegetarianism

Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat – red meat, poultry, seafood and the flesh of any other animal; it may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism can be adopted for different reasons. Many object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, along with animal rights. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic or economic. There are varieties of the diet as well: an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs, and an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products. A vegan, or strict vegetarian, diet excludes all animal products, including eggs, dairy, beeswax and honey. Some vegans also avoid animal products such as leather for clothing and goose-fat for shoe polish.

Definition of vegetarian in the English dictionary

The first definition of vegetarian in the dictionary is a person who advocates or practises vegetarianism. Other definition of vegetarian is relating to, advocating, or practising vegetarianism. Vegetarian is also strictly, consisting of vegetables and fruit only, but usually including milk, cheese, eggs, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VEGETARIAN


authoritarian
ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛərɪən
communitarian
kəˌmjuːnɪˈtɛərɪən
documentarian
ˌdɒkjʊmənˈtɛərɪən
egalitarian
ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛərɪən
flexitarian
ˌflɛksɪˈtɛərɪən
fruitarian
fruːˈtɛərɪən
humanitarian
hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪən
libertarian
ˌlɪbəˈtɛərɪən
nonsectarian
ˌnɒnsɛkˈtɛərɪən
Ontarian
ɒnˈtɛərɪən
parliamentarian
ˌpɑːləmɛnˈtɛərɪən
pescetarian
ˈpɛskəˌtɛərɪən
proletarian
ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛərɪən
sanitarian
ˌsænɪˈtɛərɪən
sectarian
sɛkˈtɛərɪən
Tartarian
tɑːˈtɛərɪən
totalitarian
təʊˌtælɪˈtɛərɪən
Trinitarian
ˌtrɪnɪˈtɛərɪən
unitarian
ˌjuːnɪˈtɛərɪən
utilitarian
juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛərɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VEGETARIAN

vegetable sheep
vegetable silk
vegetable slicer
vegetable soup
vegetable sponge
vegetable tallow
vegetable wax
vegetably
vegetal
vegetally
vegetant
vegetarianism
vegetate
vegetated
vegetation
vegetational
vegetative
vegetative coma
vegetatively
vegetativeness

WORDS THAT END LIKE VEGETARIAN

agrarian
antiquarian
aquarian
assistant librarian
barbarian
Bavarian
Brian
Bulgarian
centenarian
contrarian
culinarian
Hungarian
librarian
Maid Marian
Marian
Old Bulgarian
ovarian
quinquagenarian
riparian
school librarian
veterinarian

Synonyms and antonyms of vegetarian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «vegetarian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VEGETARIAN

Find out the translation of vegetarian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of vegetarian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «vegetarian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

素食的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vegetariano
570 millions of speakers

English

vegetarian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शाकाहारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نَبَاتِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вегетарианский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vegetariano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিরামিষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

végétarien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Vegetarian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

vegetarisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベジタリアンの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

채식주의의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Vegetarian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ăn chay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சைவ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शाकाहारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vejetaryen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vegetariano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wegetariański
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вегетаріанський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vegetarian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χορτοφαγικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vegetariese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vegetarisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vegetariansk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of vegetarian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VEGETARIAN»

The term «vegetarian» is very widely used and occupies the 9.031 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VEGETARIAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about vegetarian

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10 QUOTES WITH «VEGETARIAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word vegetarian.
1
Robert Atkins
I think that if a person wants to remain vegetarian, they're just going to have to go hungry.
2
Marcus Brigstocke
I think Ross Noble is the only person that I've seen really storm a stand-up slot at a festival, and that was when he led 3,000 people on a conga out of the tent and across the entire site to a vegetarian food truck.
3
Christie Brinkley
I don't really seek out vegetarian spots... but mainly, I know how to work a menu no matter where I am.
4
Dan Chaon
For the last few years I've tried to force myself to write at least one page every day, which doesn't sound like much but it's actually pretty hard to manage. Because I'm not allowed to do a make-up day. I can't do two pages the next day. The punishment for not completing my page is that I have to eat a vegetarian meal the next day.
5
Chelsea Clinton
I was a vegetarian for 10 years and a pescetarian for eight. Then I woke up one day when I was 29 and craved red meat. I'm a big believer in listening to my body's cravings.
6
Abbie Cornish
I'm a vegetarian and very much active in regards to how I feel about animal rights and protecting animals and giving animals a voice. But at the same time, I appreciate and respect other people's decisions to eat meat. The only thing that I hope is that people are educated, that they're aware, that they're living a conscious lifestyle.
7
Candy Crowley
I'm a vegetarian who doesn't like eggplant parmesan. Isn't that awful? I'm also sick of portobello mushrooms. People are like, 'A vegetarian's coming to dinner,' so they serve those.
8
Warren Cuccurullo
And so there I was living in California from Brooklyn, New York, and it was this whole new world for me and I was meeting vegetarians. I thought, let me try this vegetarian thing. I got really into that.
9
Robin Day
I'm pretty much a vegetarian.
10
Morarji Desai
I do not say that one who is vegetarian is full of compassion and one who is not, is otherwise. We sometimes find people, who are vegetarians, are very bad people.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VEGETARIAN»

Discover the use of vegetarian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to vegetarian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Vegetarian Times
Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.
2
Vegetarian Times
Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.
3
Becoming Vegetarian: The Complete Guide to Adopting a ...
Packed with authoritative vegetarian and vegan nutrition information from established and savvy experts, this powerful book takes the worry out of making an important, healthy transition.
Vesanto Melina, R. D., Brenda Davis, R.D., 2010
4
The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook
Offering handy tips and advice to help get the most out of vegetables, this volume features double-page spreads on particular ingredients and recipes.
Wendy Stephen, 2004
5
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes ...
The ultimate one-stop vegetarian cookbook-from the author of the classic How to Cook Everything Hailed as "a more hip Joy of Cooking" by the Washington Post, Mark Bittman's award-winning book How to Cook Everything has become the bible for ...
Mark Bittman, 2011
6
Kitchen Classics: Gourmet Vegetarian
With fresh produce, international flavours and a variety of dishes, 'Gourmet Vegetarian' is a collection of delicious vegetarian food.
Jane Price, 2007
7
Vegetarian Planet: 350 Big-Flavor Recipes for Out-of-This ...
Didi Emmons so clearly revels in the flavors and textures of the vegetarian palate that any food lover, vegetarian or not, will want to own this book.
Didi Emmons, 1997
8
The Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Diets
Health Sciences & Professions
Reed Mangels, Virginia Messina, Mark Messina, 2011
9
Vegetarian Nutrition
This handbook is written for academic and clinical nutritionists, dieticians, and graduate students in nutrition ad public health, with each chapter rendering a scholarly review of the particular topic.
Joan Sabate, 2001
10
The Ethnic Vegetarian: Traditional and Modern Recipes from ...
Ranging from Moroccan Zucchini Pancakes to Congo Moambe, a taste-tempting array of recipes for meatless dishes is based on African, Afro-Caribbean, Native American, Creole, Slavery and Southern, and Modern culinary traditions and is ...
Angela Shelf Medearis, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VEGETARIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term vegetarian is used in the context of the following news items.
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To Shed Pounds, Going Vegetarian Or Vegan May Help
Most people go vegetarian out of some combination of ethical, environmental or health concerns. But to drop pounds? That could soon become another reason ... «NPR, Jul 15»
2
Egg War: Why India's Vegetarian Elite Are Accused Of Keeping Kids …
India is in the midst of a war of sorts — a war over eggs. To eat them, or not to eat them. Actually, it's more about whether the government should give free eggs ... «NPR, Jul 15»
3
Starving Indian kids denied free eggs over religion
India has the highest number of vegetarians in the world owing to Hinduism's predominance, although not all Hindus are vegetarians and there are millions who ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
4
Miley Cyrus Named PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity
The outspoken star was awarded the title after committing to a vegan lifestyle and sharing details of her dairy-free and meat-free diet with fans through social ... «People Magazine, Jun 15»
5
India's first gay marriage ad: Mumbai mother seeks 'vegetarian
She was “seeking 25-40, Well-Placed, Animal-Loving, Vegetarian GROOM for my SON (36, 5'11'') who works with an NGO. Caste no bar (Though IYER ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
6
Padma Lakshmi's challenge: go vegetarian for a few meals a month
MIAMI – It's easy to want to hate Padma Lakshmi. The “Top Chef” host and former model is so effortlessly beautiful it hurts. On top of that, she's not afraid of going ... «Globalnews.ca, Apr 15»
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Pamela Anderson visits Arizona jail to promote vegetarian meal …
Pamela Anderson went to jail Wednesday — to promote all-vegetarian meals. The celebrity actress and PETA spokeswoman toured Arizona's Maricopa County ... «New York Daily News, Apr 15»
8
Book Notes: America's Test Kitchen takes a detailed look at …
“The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook: A Fresh Guide to Eating with 700 Foolproof Recipes” By the Editors at America's Test Kitchen. Published by America's ... «Stockton Record, Mar 15»
9
Vegetarian Diet May Cut Colon Cancer Risk
But some vegetarian diets were better than others. People who modified a vegetarian diet with eating meat or fish up to four times a month derived little benefit. «New York Times, Mar 15»
10
'Test Kitchen': How To Make Vegetarian Dishes Pop With A Little …
Just because a meal is vegetarian doesn't mean it can't be "meaty." One trick to heighten the depth of flavors in plant-based dishes? Use ingredients that offer a ... «NPR, Mar 15»

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