Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A vegan is someone who chooses not to consume any animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey.
Related terms
Vegetarianism: Vegetarianism involves avoiding meat but may still include other animal products such as dairy and eggs.
Plant-based diet: A plant-based diet focuses on eating mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds while minimizing or eliminating animal products.