Meaning of the word vegetarianism in English

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vegetarianism

US /ˌvedʒ.əˈter.i.ə.nɪ.zəm/
UK /ˌvedʒ.ɪˈteə.ri.ə.nɪ.zəm/

Noun

the practice of eating only vegetables, fruit, grains, and nuts, and often eggs and dairy products, but no meat or fish

Example:
She adopted vegetarianism for health reasons.
The restaurant offers many dishes suitable for vegetarianism.