Etymology

vegetarianism

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Today it means: The practice of following a vegetarian diet. Full definition →

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vegetarianism · noun1

Attested since circa 1847, when the British Vegetarian Society was founded. From vegetarian + -ism.

Vegetarianism · noun2

First English attestation dates to 1848, according to Merriam-Webster. From vegetarian + -ism.

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