Definitions

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  • noun The practice of eating neither meat nor other animal products, such as fish, milk and milk products, eggs, and honey.
  • noun A way of life which strictly avoids use of any kind of animal products and services that are based on exploitation of animals.

Etymologies

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From vegan +‎ -ism.

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Examples

  • Also, I suspect that some of the animus directed towards vegetarianism and veganism is a result of the fact that animal rights groups and others who advocate it are often unpleasant, e.g. PETA. the teeth

    Sour Grapes 2009

  • I realized that I think the only time I even mentioned being vegan on this blog was a very unhealthy rant, and usually veganism is one of the bright points in my life, as it touches my emotional, physical, and cognitive selves.

    2009 July « paper fruit 2009

  • I realized that I think the only time I even mentioned being vegan on this blog was a very unhealthy rant, and usually veganism is one of the bright points in my life, as it touches my emotional, physical, and cognitive selves.

    new blog category: vegan living! « paper fruit 2009

  • I also suspect a point of the discussion will be to argue that veganism is just an overeager phase, much like one's love of a particular band or philosopher during freshman year of college -- a phase best left behind.

    The Sweet Sound of Northern Soul « PubliCola 2010

  • What upskirt shots of cross dressers have to do with veganism is also beyond me, but knickers are knickers no matter who wears them.

    Endless Amount of Vegan Drivel Steve Carper 2008

  • As long as they remember that veganism is a choice, not a superior moral stance.

    Bad Vegan. Bad, Bad Vegan. Steve Carper 2007

  • Leather use and veganism is certainly an issue that seems to get people riled up.

    TERRA PLANA ECO-FRIENDLY SHOES | Inhabitat 2006

  • And yes, veganism is healthier, but let’s fight the battles we can, not do absolutely nothing by trying to intimidate meat-eaters into not eating meat.

    First Look: Claire Danes in HBO's 'Temple Grandin' | EW.com 2009

  • I can’t see how compassion toward insects as well as fluffy animals does anything more than reinforce for non-vegans that veganism is ethically consistent.

    2009 July « paper fruit 2009

  • I don’t think I blog enough about veganism, given that veganism is such a huge part of my daily life.

    2009 July « paper fruit 2009

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