Flexitarian
[flek-si-tair-ee-uh n] /ˌflɛk sɪˈtɛər i ən/
noun
1.
a person whose diet is mostly vegetarian but sometimes includes meat, fish, or poultry.
adjective
2.
of or relating to flexitarians or their diet:
a flexitarian cookbook.
/ˌflɛksɪˈtɛərɪən/
noun
1.
a person who eats a predominantly vegetarian diet, but who eats meat or fish occasionally
adjective
2.
of or relating to a flexitarian: flexitarian fare
noun
a vegetarian who is flexible enough to occasionally eat meat or fish
Word Origin
1992; blend of flexible + vegetarian
Usage Note
flexitarian, adj
noun
A vegetarian who is flexible enough to occasionally eat meat or fish •Also an adjective
[1992+; blend of flexible + vegetarian]
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