vegetarian
- 01 A2 Elementary
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.
Simple“My sister has been a vegetarian since she was ten because she loves animals.”
In context“The restaurant offers a diverse menu that caters to both vegetarians and vegans, ensuring that no guest feels limited by their dietary choices.”
PitfallShe 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.
SynonymsherbivoreAntonymscarnivoremeat eater - 02 A2 Elementary
adj.food that does not contain any meat.
adj.relating to a diet or dish that excludes meat and fish.
Simple“We decided to cook a vegetarian lasagna for the dinner party.”
In context“The school cafeteria recently introduced a mandatory vegetarian day to reduce its carbon footprint and promote healthier eating habits among students.”
Synonymsmeatlessplant basedAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an animal that only eats plants.
n.an animal that subsists entirely on plant matter; a herbivore.
Simple“Elephants are natural vegetarians that spend most of their day eating grass and leaves.”
In context“Biologists classified the newly discovered species as a strict vegetarian after observing its foraging patterns in the dense rainforest canopy.”
SynonymsherbivoreAntonymscarnivoreomnivore
From vegetable + -arian; popularized following 1847 foundation of British Vegetarian Society.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.