veganism

IPA/ˈviːɡənɪzəm/
IPA/ˈviːɡənɪzəm/

veganism — noun

1. a lifestyle in which a person chooses to eat only food from plants and to avoid

1.名詞B2
釋義

a lifestyle in which a person chooses to eat only food from plants and to avoid all products that come from animals, such as meat, eggs, milk, and leather

例句

Alessia's decision to try veganism surprised her family, who ate meat daily.

decision to try + veganism as a personal change

After watching a documentary, Lucas saw veganism as a way to lower his environmental impact.

veganism presented as an environmental choice

同義詞
  • plant-based diet

    more commonly used for food choices only; narrower than veganism, which includes clothing and other products

  • vegan diet

    focuses specifically on eating habits rather than the full lifestyle philosophy

  • animal-free living

    descriptive phrase that emphasises the exclusion aspect; less common in everyday speech

反義詞
  • carnism

    the ideological opposite, referring to the belief system that supports consuming animal products; much less common in general use

  • omnivorism

    the practice of eating both plant and animal foods; broader in scope but not a direct philosophical opposite

用法筆記

Veganism is an uncountable noun and is not used with the indefinite article 'a' or 'an'. It is commonly paired with verbs such as adopt, embrace, or practice.

常見錯誤

❌I follow veganism but I still eat cheese and wear leather belts.
✅I follow vegetarianism but I still eat cheese and wear leather belts.
💡Veganism excludes ALL animal products, including dairy and leather; vegetarianism excludes meat but often allows dairy.
❌Veganism is a diet where you eat plants.
✅Veganism is a lifestyle that goes beyond diet, also avoiding animal-based products like leather and wool.
💡Veganism covers the full range of consumption choices, not just food.