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vegetarian Synonyms
Another word for vegetarian
Choosing another word for vegetarian depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.
Usage Example
"She has been a strict herbivore since college and prepares most of her meals from fresh produce and legumes."
Strong
herbivore
Weak
vegan
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to or intended for vegetarians, or consisting wholly of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs or dairy products, without any meat or fish.
Usage Example
"The restaurant recently expanded its menu to include several flavorful meatless dishes."
Strongest
meatless
meat-free
Strong
plant-based
herbivorous
Opposites of vegetarian
The opposite of vegetarian shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
carnivorous
carnivore
omnivore
meaty
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vegetarian. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vegetarian