veganism

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)A way of life which strictly avoids animal products and services involving the use of living animals.

   “Besides being a dietary choice, veganism is a challenging and powerful lifestyle”

   “The purpose of veganism is to create a more just and compassionate society”

   “A vegan lifestyle seeks to promote awareness, compassion, and peace. Veganism is an ethical system as well as a diet.”

   “The absence of religious ceremonies, teachers or leaders, holidays and other conventions was further evidence that Friedman's veganism is "a moral and secular, rather than religious, philosophy," Turner said.”

   “Veganism is a position according to which people ought to be vegans both now and in an ideal state.”

2. (uncountable, usually)Strict vegetarianism; the practice of eating neither meat nor other animal products, such as fish, milk and milk products, eggs, and honey.