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semi-vegetarianism

semi-vegetarianism

6.4
A way of eating that is mostly plants but sometimes includes meat or fish
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛmiˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛrɪənɪzəm/
translation icon : semi-vegetarianismo
  • His transition to semi-vegetarianism was motivated by environmental concerns, though he still eats fish occasionally.

Examples

  • Many people practice semi-vegetarianism to enjoy the health benefits of a plant-based diet without completely giving up meat.

  • Semi-vegetarianism allows for occasional flexibility at family gatherings and social events.

  • She follows a strict semi-vegetarianism diet.

  • Many people choose semi-vegetarianism for health reasons.

  • Semi-vegetarianism allows individuals to enjoy meat on special occasions while primarily following a vegetarian diet.

  • Many families embrace semi-vegetarianism to accommodate different dietary preferences during holiday meals.

  • Choosing semi-vegetarianism helps people balance their love for meat with the benefits of a mostly plant-based diet.

Synonyms

flexitarianism
vssemi-vegetarianism
8.2

A mostly vegetarian diet that sometimes includes meat or fish

emphasizes social cultural pragmatic or nutritional reasons for exceptions

Antonyms

The practice of not eating meat or fish

7 3.8

A way of living that avoids all animal products in food and daily life for moral, health, or environmental reasons

How Vegetarian

vegan
91 3.8
vegetarian
116 1.9
semi-vegetarianism
6.4
omnivore
  • Specialized
9 3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

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

The noun is formed regularly from the adjective 'semi-vegetarian' with '-ism' to denote a practice or diet, so the meaning is easy to infer.

Etymology

The word semi-vegetarianism combines semi- meaning 'half' and vegetarian, which comes from the word 'vegetable'. So it means being 'half' vegetarian, mostly plant-based but sometimes eating meat or fish.