vegetarianism
pronunciation
How to pronounce vegetarianism in British English:
UK [ˌvedʒə'teərɪənɪzəm]
How to pronounce vegetarianism in American English:
US [ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛriəˌnɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- a diet excluding all meat and fish
Word Origin
- vegetarianism (n.)
- 1848, from vegetarian + -ism.
Example
- 1. Physical strength and vegetarianism do not mix .
- 2. After the meal I had them answer a questionnaire about the meal and about their general knowledge of vegetarianism .
- 3. Vegetarianism does not protect against cancer .
- 4. But as I said at the outset , vegetarianism has lasted .
- 5. Vegetarianism is a great spiritual practice .