FLEXITARIANISM

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)

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

Synonyms

• (vegetarianism with occasional exceptions): semi-vegetarianism

Source: Wiktionary



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