pescatarian
noun
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The Difference Between Vegetarian, Vegan, and Other Diets
The word vegetarian sprouted up in 1839. Fruitarian ("a person who lives on fruit") ripened by 1893. In 1944, vegetarians who consume no animal or dairy products began calling themselves vegans. Then, in 1993, those who eat fish but no other meat chose pesce, the Italian word for "fish," to create the designation pescatarian. In that same year, meatatarian was served up as a word for those whose diet largely includes meat; that word is rare, however, and is usually used in informal and humorous ways, making it the type of fare not included in our dictionaries. Another fairly recent dietary word is flexitarian, a person who follows a mostly vegetarian diet but occasionally eats meat or fish.
Examples of pescatarian in a Sentence
Monica Eng, Axios, 29 July 2024
This cookbook is a must-have for pescatarians, home cooks with a knack for sustainability, adventurous eaters, and anyone who loves hosting dinner parties.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
The mayor, a pescatarian who frequently names vegan soul food spot The Land of Kush as one of his favorite Baltimore restaurants, cited the health and environmental benefits of vegan eating in his proclamation.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2024
Its weekly menu features around 50 meals to choose from, including ample vegetarian options and vegan options (along with dishes that fit a variety of other diets, like paleo and pescatarian).
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2023
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“Pescatarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pescatarian. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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