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lacto-vegetarianism

lacto-vegetarianism

7.3
A diet that includes dairy but no eggs, meat, or fish
  • noun
  • /ˌlæktoʊˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛrɪənɪzəm/
translation icon : vegetarianismo lacto
  • A lacto-vegetarianism diet includes delicious options like cheese and yogurt along with fresh vegetables and fruits.

Examples

  • Many people adopt lacto-vegetarianism for ethical or religious reasons.

  • She follows a strict lacto-vegetarianism diet.

  • Lacto-vegetarianism allows for cheese and yogurt, unlike veganism.

  • The festival catered specifically to those following lacto-vegetarianism.

  • Many people choose lacto-vegetarianism for health reasons.

  • Many people choose lacto-vegetarianism because it allows them to enjoy dairy products while avoiding meat and fish.

  • Lacto-vegetarianism can be a healthy lifestyle choice, providing essential nutrients from dairy items and a variety of plant-based foods.

Synonyms

vegetarianism
vslacto-vegetarianism
8 3.4

The practice of not eating meat or fish

allows dairy but excludes eggs, making the diet more specific

How Restrictive

vegan
30 3.0
lacto-vegetarianism
7.3
vegetarian
116 1.9
omnivore
  • Specialized
9 3.9

Surface Forms

lacto-vegetarianism singular
lacto-vegetarianisms plural

Morphology

lacto-vegetarianism = lacto-vegetarian (transparent) = lacto + vegetarian + ism

Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ism' to 'lacto-vegetarian', yielding the system/practice of being lacto-vegetarian.

Etymology

The word lacto-vegetarianism combines lacto- ('milk') and vegetarianism (from vegetable). So it names a plant-based diet that also allows milk products, which is why it includes cheese and yogurt but not meat, fish, or eggs.