vegetarianism Meaning & Definition
/vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/
What Does Vegetarianism Mean?
Vegetarianism is a noun that means The practice of following a vegetarian diet.
Word Facts for Vegetarianism
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | vegetarianisms |
Vegetarianism Definition (Noun)
- The practice of following a vegetarian diet.
- ↑ “vegetarianism”, in Merriam-Webster Online, Springfield, Massachusetts: Merriam-Webster, Inc., 1996–present.
Synonyms of Vegetarianism
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Vegetarianism synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
vegetarianism (usually uncountable, plural vegetarianisms)
Words That Rhyme With Vegetarianism
Origin of Vegetarianism
Attested since circa 1847, when the British Vegetarian Society was founded. From vegetarian + -ism.[1]
Vegetarianism Pronunciation
Vegetarianism is pronounced /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (tɛɹi).