macrobiotics

mac·ro·bi·ot·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mak-roh-bahy-ot-iks]
- /ˌmæk roʊ baɪˈɒt ɪks/
- /mˌakrəbaɪˈɒtɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mak-roh-bahy-ot-iks]
- /ˌmæk roʊ baɪˈɒt ɪks/

Definitions of macrobiotics word

noun macrobiotics a philosophically oriented program incorporating elements from several ancient cultures and emphasizing harmony with nature, especially through adherence to a diet consisting primarily of whole grains, beans, vegetables, and moderate amounts of seafood and fruit. 1
noun macrobiotics The art of prolonging life. 1
uncountable noun macrobiotics Macrobiotics is the practice of eating macrobiotic food. 0
noun macrobiotics a dietary system in which foods are classified according to the principles of Yin and Yang. It advocates diets of whole grains and vegetables grown without chemical additives 0
noun macrobiotics the study of prolonging life, as by special diets, etc. 0

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Origin of macrobiotics

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65 for general sense “the science of prolonging life”; see macrobiotic, -ics

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macrobiotics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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