Word
vegetarian
Phoneticsveg·e·tar·i·an, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛˌɹiən/
UK/vˌɛdʒɪtˈeəɹiən/
Definitions
01a person
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. someone who does not eat meat or fish.
n. a person who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish, often for ethical, environmental, or health reasons.
“My sister has been a vegetarian since she was ten because she loves animals.”
“The restaurant offers a diverse menu that caters to both vegetarians and vegans, ensuring that no guest feels limited by their dietary choices.”
Pitfall
She is a vegetarian person.
She is a vegetarian.
In English, 'vegetarian' is a noun on its own. You do not need to add the word 'person' after it.
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02meat-free food
A2 · Elementary Cooking
adj. food that does not contain any meat.
adj. relating to a diet or dish that excludes meat and fish.
Español:vegetariano
“We decided to cook a vegetarian lasagna for the dinner party.”
“The school cafeteria recently introduced a mandatory vegetarian day to reduce its carbon footprint and promote healthier eating habits among students.”
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03an animal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. an animal that only eats plants.
n. an animal that subsists entirely on plant matter; a herbivore.
“Elephants are natural vegetarians that spend most of their day eating grass and leaves.”
“Biologists classified the newly discovered species as a strict vegetarian after observing its foraging patterns in the dense rainforest canopy.”
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Etymology
From vegetable + -arian; popularized following 1847 foundation of British Vegetarian Society.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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