freeganism

free·gan

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [free-guh n]
- /ˈfri gən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [free-guh n]
- /ˈfri gən/

Definitions of freeganism word

noun freeganism a person who buys as little as possible and makes use of recycled or discarded goods and materials, in an effort to reduce waste and limit environmental impact. 1
noun freeganism The practice of living as a freegan. 1

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Origin of freeganism

First appearance:

before 1995

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1995-2000; free + (ve)gan

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Parts of speech for Freeganism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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freeganism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.