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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A way of life which strictly avoids animal products and services involving the use of living animals. uncountable, usually

   "Besides being a dietary choice, veganism is a challenging and powerful lifestyle"

2. 2
   Strict vegetarianism; the practice of eating neither meat nor other animal products, such as fish, milk and milk products, eggs, and honey. uncountable, usually

Antonyms

All antonyms

carnism

Example

More examples

"Which is better: omnivorism, vegetarianism, or veganism?"

Etymology

From vegan + -ism.

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