veganism
|ve/gan/ism|
/ˈviːɡənɪzəm/
animal-free lifestyle
Etymology
'veganism' originates from the word 'vegan', which was coined in 1944 by Donald Watson and his wife Dorothy Morgan, derived from the first and last letters of 'vegetarian'.
'vegan' was coined in 1944 and eventually became the modern English word 'veganism' to describe the practice and philosophy.
Initially, it meant 'a diet excluding animal products', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a lifestyle and philosophy rejecting the use of animal products'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.
Veganism is becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of animal rights.
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