n. The practice of eating neither meat nor other animal products, such as fish, milk and milk products, eggs, and honey.
n. A way of life which strictly avoids use of any kind of animal products and services that are based on exploitation of animals.
Word Usage
"I also suspect a point of the discussion will be to argue that veganism is just an overeager phase, much like one's love of a particular band or philosopher during freshman year of college -- a phase best left behind."