veganism

English

noun
Definitions
  • Strict vegetarianism; the practice of eating neither meat nor other animal products, such as fish, milk and milk products, eggs, and honey.
  • A way of life which strictly avoids use of any kind of animal products and services that are based on exploitation of living animals.
  • A belief that is against the killing of animals for meat consumption; the antithesis to carnism.

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Suffix from English vegan.

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English

vegan

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