Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pescatarian

noun

/ˌpɛs.kəˈtɛr.i.ən/

Definition

A person who eats fish and other seafood but does not eat other types of meat.

Examples

After years of being a vegetarian, she decided to become a pescatarian to include fish in her diet.
Many pescatarians enjoy a variety of seafood dishes such as sushi, grilled salmon, and shrimp tacos.
As a pescatarian, he often explores different cuisines that highlight fresh seafood.

Meaning

The term ‘pescatarian’ refers to a dietary choice where an individual includes fish and seafood in their diet while avoiding meat from land animals, such as beef, pork, or poultry.