vegans
No animal products
Vegans are people who avoid all animal products—not just meat, but dairy, eggs, honey, and often leather and wool.
The term distinguishes them from vegetarians, who typically still consume eggs and dairy.
Veganism may be motivated by animal welfare, environmental concerns, or health beliefs.
I had to find a vegan restaurant for my sister's birthday.
Sourced from flora
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- seitanFlavored wheat gluten
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
nutritional yeast · B12 · protein · dairy-free · egg-free · cashew cheese · oat milk · aquafaba
Moral claims for fauna
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- sentienceCapacity for subjective experience
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- factory farmingIntensive livestock production system
liberation · speciesism · compassion · suffering · sanctuaries · activism · abolition · welfare
Skin-applied beauty substances
- beeswaxHoneycomb building material
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- ethical consumptionValues-driven purchasing choices
fashion · skincare · household products · palm oil · fair trade · zero waste · eco-friendly · conscious
Direct effort for reform
- protestsPublic expressions of opposition
- documentaryFactual film about reality
- outreachProactive community assistance
- leafletingDistributing printed notices
direct action · demonstrations · awareness · campaigns · social media · hashtags · celebrities · athletes
Collective of connected people
- potlucksMeals where guests contribute
- lifestylePersonal living pattern
- socialConcerning community life
- restaurantsCommercial dining venues
labels · tribe · allies · flexitarian · strict · lapsed · influencers · YouTubers
plant-based
Sourced from flora
legumes · nutritional yeast · B12 · protein · dairy-free · egg-free · cashew cheese · oat milk · aquafaba · jackfruit
animal rights
Moral claims for fauna
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- sentienceCapacity for subjective experience
- exploitationSelfish use of others
factory farming · liberation · speciesism · compassion · suffering · sanctuaries · activism · abolition · welfare · slaughter
cosmetics
Skin-applied beauty substances
- beeswaxHoneycomb building material
- cruelty-freeUntested on animals
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
ethical consumption · fashion · skincare · household products · palm oil · fair trade · zero waste · eco-friendly · conscious · minimalist
activism
Direct effort for reform
- protestsPublic expressions of opposition
- documentaryFactual film about reality
- outreachProactive community assistance
leafleting · direct action · demonstrations · awareness · campaigns · social media · hashtags · celebrities · athletes · mainstream
community
Collective of connected people
- potlucksMeals where guests contribute
- lifestylePersonal living pattern
- socialConcerning community life
restaurants · labels · tribe · allies · flexitarian · strict · lapsed · influencers · YouTubers · meetups
- plant-eatersherbivores, grazers, browsers, cows, horses
- plant-based diets
- comedy targetspoliticians, lawyers, in-laws, teenagers, bosses
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, weightlifters, weight lifters
- Gen ZGen Z, post-millennials, digital natives, centennials
- habit typessmokers, gamblers, nail biters, procrastinators, coffee drinkers
vegansomnivores
Creatures consuming both kingdoms
meat eaters · carnivores · flexitarians · pescatarians · vegetarians
- vegan leatherNon-animal hide substitute
- vegan dietMeals without animal products
- going veganAdopting animal-free diet
- vegan cheeseNon-dairy cheese replica
- vegan optionsFood excluding animal-derived ingredients
- vegan ice creamFrozen treat, no dairy