A vegan is a person who avoidskeeps away from or does not use something all animal products in their diet and, in many cases, also in other parts of life. In everyday use, the word usually refers to someone who does not eat meat, dairymilk and foods made from milk, eggs, or other animal-derivedmade from or coming from animals foods.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈviːɡən/
Easy pronunciation: VEE-gən (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: VEE.
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Vegan Meaning
someone who avoids all animal products
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a person who does not eat any animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs
Example: My sister has been a vegan for three years.
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Common Mistakes
- Using vegan to mean simply vegetarian. A vegetarian may still eat dairy or eggs, but a vegan does not.
- Treating vegan as an adjective only. It is also commonly used as a noun: 'She is a vegan.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vegan mean?
Vegan means a person who avoids all animal products, especially in food.
Is vegan the same as vegetarian?
No. Vegetarians avoid meat, but vegans avoid meat, dairy, eggs, and other animal products.
What is the difference between vegan and plant-based?
Vegan usually describes someone who avoids animal products. Plant-based usually describes a diet that focuses on foods from plants.
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