freegan en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɹiːɡən/ (UK)
Etymology
Blend of free + vegan.
Meanings
- A person who salvages and consumes food that has been discarded, especially one who wishes to protect the environment and challenge consumerism by means of waste reduction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| freegans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (6)
pt freegan (a person who uses thrown-out items) · pl freeganin (a person who uses thrown-out items) · nn friganar (a person who uses thrown-out items) · de Freeganer (a person who uses thrown-out items) · nb friganer (a person who uses thrown-out items) · fi freegani (a person who uses thrown-out items)