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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who salvages and consumes food that has been discarded, especially one who wishes to protect the environment and challenge consumerism by means of waste reduction.

Synonyms

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opportunivoreopportunivore

Example

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"The word freegan is compounded from "free" and "vegan"."

Etymology

Blend of free + vegan.

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