Semi-Vegetarian

Glossary of Vegetarianism and Vegetarian Cuisine


(noun)  A person who limits their intake of meat in certain ways, such as by

  1. choosing not to eat certain types of meat (e.g., beef and pork) but eating other kinds (like chicken and/or fish)
  2. eating meat less often; for example, once or twice a week
     

Sub-types

  • crusto-vegetarian – eats crustaceans
  • ento-vegetarian – eats insects
  • mollo-vegetarian – eats mollusks
  • pescatarian – eats fish
  • porco-vegetarian – eats pork
  • repto-vegetarian – eats reptiles
     

Synonyms

flexitarian, carnesparsian, climetarian, reducetarian, sustainatarian
 

Related terms

vegetarianplant-based
 

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