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Definition of flexitarianism

flexitarianism

/ˌflɛksəˈtɛriənɪzəm/
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Adjective:flexitarian
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flexitarianism Lexical Profile

flexitarianism Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice of following a primarily vegetarian or plant-based diet while occasionally consuming meat, poultry, or fish.

Example

"Many nutritionists recommend flexitarianism as a sustainable way to improve cardiovascular health and reduce environmental impact without completely giving up meat."

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• Rhymes for flexitarianism

• Nearby Words

flexibly
flexihours
flexion
flexitarianism
flexitime
flexor
flextime

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1990s as a portmanteau blending 'flexible' and 'vegetarianism'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flexitarianism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flexitarianism
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