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Definition of vegetarian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a person who does not eat meat : someone whose diet consists wholly of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs or dairy products
2 : herbivore
vegetarian
adjectiveDefinition of vegetarian (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : of, relating to, or suitable for vegetarians a vegetarian restaurant
2 : not containing meat : consisting wholly of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs or dairy products
a vegetarian diet vegetarian lunch
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The first known use of vegetarian was in 1842
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