flexitarianism

English

Etymology

A combination of flexible + vegetarian + -ism. The earliest known use of the term occurred in the October 17, 1992, issue of the Austin American-Statesman, article by Linda Anthony, Acorn serves up 'flexitarian fare'.

Noun

flexitarianism (uncountable)

  1. (US) The practice of eating mainly vegetarian food, but making occasional exceptions for social, pragmatic, cultural, or nutritional reasons.

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References

  • “Are you a 'flexitarian?'”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎[1], The Associated Press, 16 March 2004, retrieved 3 December 2007
  • “2003 Words of the Year”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎[2], American Dialect Society, 13 January 2007, retrieved 3 December 2007
  • Why flexitarian?
  • Can You Be a Vegetarian and Still Eat Meat?
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