vegetarianism

[ vej-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the beliefs or practices of a vegetarian.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vegetarianism¹

First recorded in 1850–55; vegetarian + -ism

Example Sentences

But California, the state that first put vegetarianism on the map in the early 20th century, has been leading the country on plant-based school lunch.

From Salon

But once she read the book that inspired her father’s vegetarianism, John Robbins’ ”Diet for a New America,” “It was like a light bulb went off,” she said, “and this lifestyle became mine.”

From Los Angeles Times

Multiple observers who watched Usha Vance’s speech said the line about vegetarianism appeared to be an attempt to humanize her husband.

From Los Angeles Times

The long history of vegetarianism worldwide — and its popularity in the U.S. during previous periods of economic hardship — shows that people’s food preferences are malleable when they need to be.

From Salon

If Mills is an evangelist for vegetarianism, she says she’s proof of its benefits.

From Seattle Times