flexitarianism

== English == === Etymology === A combination of flexible + vegetarian + -ism. The earliest known use of the term occurred in the October 17, 1992, issue of the Austin American-Statesman, article by Linda Anthony, Acorn serves up 'flexitarian fare'. === Noun === flexitarianism (uncountable) (US) The practice of eating mainly vegetarian food, but making occasional exceptions for social, pragmatic, cultural, or nutritional reasons. ==== Synonyms ==== (vegetarianism with occasional exceptions): semi-vegetarianism ==== Translations ==== === See also === pollotarianism pescetarianism === References === “Are you a 'flexitarian?'”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎[1], The Associated Press, 16 March 2004, retrieved 3 December 2007 “2003 Words of the Year”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎[2], American Dialect Society, 13 January 2007, retrieved 3 December 2007 Why flexitarian? Can You Be a Vegetarian and Still Eat Meat?