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vegan
/ˈviːɡən/
person who avoids animal products
She follows a vegan diet and avoids all animal products.
She does not eat meat, dairy, or any other animal-derived foods.
informal
A person who does not consume or use any animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, leather, and other by-products.
He decided to go vegan after learning about factory farming.
He stopped eating animal products after discovering the ethical concerns.
Vegan leather is made from synthetic materials instead of animal hides.
This type of leather is cruelty-free and plant-based.
Veganism is often motivated by ethical, environmental, or health reasons.
Collocations
vegan dieta diet that excludes all animal productsvegan lifestylea way of living that avoids animal exploitationvegan leathersynthetic leather made from plant-based materials
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Pro Tip
Vegan vs. Vegetarian
While vegetarians avoid meat, vegans avoid all animal products, including dairy and eggs.
Gold Rule
Ethical Considerations
Veganism often extends beyond diet to include ethical choices in clothing, cosmetics, and other products.
Word Origin
From 'vegetarian' + '-an', coined in the 1940s by Donald Watson, founder of The Vegan Society.
Usage Notes
The term 'vegan' can refer to diet, lifestyle, or ethical choices. It is not limited to food but extends to clothing, cosmetics, and other products.
Word Breakdown
veg
related to plants or vegetables
root-an
a person or thing
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