Definition of nonvegetarian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: not of, relating to, or suitable for vegetarians : not vegetarian
a nonvegetarian restaurant a nonvegetarian meal
nonvegetarian
noun
plural nonvegetarians
Definition of nonvegetarian (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person who eats meat or fish : a person who is not a vegetarian
Nonvegetarians might use well-reduced chicken stock here, to add yet another layer of flavor.— Mark Bittman
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The first known use of nonvegetarian was in 1883
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