vegan
|ve-gan|
/ˈviːɡən/
excludes animal products
Etymology
'vegan' originates from English, specifically coined by Donald Watson in 1944, where 'veg-' was derived from 'vegetarian' and '-an' was added to signify a new form of vegetarianism.
'vegan' was coined in 1944 by Donald Watson and the Vegan Society to describe a lifestyle that excludes all animal products.
Initially, it meant 'a form of vegetarianism excluding all animal products,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not eat or use animal products.
She has been a vegan for 5 years.
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Adjective 1
relating to or suitable for vegans.
This restaurant offers a vegan menu.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35