# veganism

/vˈiːɡənˌɪzəm/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/veganism
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

a way of living without eating or using anything from animals, like meat, milk, eggs, or leather. People often choose it to protect animals, health, or the environment.

For teachers: abstention from animal products in diet, clothing, and other areas of life, typically motivated by ethical, environmental, or health concerns.

## Examples

- She follows veganism for health and ethical reasons.
- He switched to veganism last year after learning about factory farming and its impact on the climate.
- Her interest in veganism grew from concern for animal welfare into a broader study of food systems, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

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