Definition

1. Noun:
   • A strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products at all: A person who does not consume any food derived from animals, including meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, and often honey.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She has been a vegan for five years.
  • The restaurant offers several options for vegans.
  • As a vegan, he avoids all animal products in his diet.

Advanced Usage

• "Ethical vegan": A person who adopts veganism not only in diet but as a philosophy, avoiding the use of all animal products (e.g., leather, wool) in their lifestyle.

  • She is an ethical vegan, so she doesn't buy leather shoes.

• "To go vegan": The act of adopting a vegan lifestyle.

  • After watching the documentary, he decided to go vegan.

Variants and Related Words

• Veganism (n): The practice or philosophy of abstaining from the use of animal products.

  • Veganism is often motivated by concerns for animal welfare, the environment, or health.

• Vegan (adj): Describing food or products that contain no animal ingredients.

  • This cake is vegan; it's made with almond milk and flaxseed.

Synonyms

• Plant-based eater: A person whose diet consists primarily of foods derived from plants.
• Strict vegetarian: A term sometimes used interchangeably with "vegan," though "vegan" more clearly excludes all animal products.

Related Phrases

• Vegan diet: A diet that excludes all animal products.

  • Following a vegan diet requires careful planning to get enough nutrients.

• Vegan-friendly: Suitable for or accommodating to vegans.

  • This café is very vegan-friendly, with clear labels on its menu.

Noun

1. a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products at all