vegetarians
word · lemma: vegetarian
Definition
People who do not eat meat, fish, or poultry but may eat dairy products and eggs.
Usage & Nuances
Plural form of 'vegetarian.' Some vegetarians eat eggs and dairy (lacto-ovo vegetarians), while others may avoid them. 'Vegetarian' is often confused with 'vegan,' which means no animal products at all. Common collocation: 'strict vegetarians,' 'many vegetarians.'
Spanish: vegetarianos - vegetarianasPortuguese (BR): vegetarianos - vegetarianasPortuguese (PT): vegetarianos - vegetarianasChinese (Simplified): 素食者Chinese (Traditional): 素食者Hindi: शाकाहारीArabic: نباتيون - نباتيون (جمع)
Example Sentences
Vegetarians do not eat chicken or fish.
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Many vegetarians enjoy cooking with vegetables.
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Vegetarians can eat cheese and eggs.
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Are there any vegetarians in your family?
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Some restaurants offer special menus just for vegetarians.
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It's getting easier for vegetarians to find good food options these days.
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