vegetarian
n. countablen. someone who does not eat meat or fish. You might choose this lifestyle for health, religious, or moral reasons.
n. a person who does not eat meat, fish, or their by-products, often for ethical, environmental, or health reasons.
She has been a vegetarian since she was a teenager.
The restaurant offers several delicious options for any vegetarian who visits, including a famous lentil soup.
While some people adopt the diet for its perceived health benefits, many vegetarians are motivated by a desire to reduce their environmental footprint and avoid animal cruelty.
From vegetable + -arian; popularized following 1847 foundation of British Vegetarian Society.
Commonly used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'vegetarian diet' or 'vegetarian options'.