This is what Wikipedia has to say about vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes all animal flesh, including poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, and slaughter by-products. There are variations that admit dairy products, eggs and/or products from animal labor such as honey.
Veganism in comparison, excludes all animal products from diet and in some definitions from attire also, whether or not the production of clothing or items has involved the actual death of an animal (dairy, eggs, honey, wool, silk, down feathers, etc.).
A generic term for both Vegetarianism and Veganism as well as for similar diets is "Plant-based diets".
The reasons for choosing Vegetarianism, beyond simple personal choice, may be related with moral, religious, cultural, ethical, aesthetic, environmental, social, economic or political convictions, as well as with health concerns.
| Diet Name | Meat, (including Fish, Poultry) | Eggs | Dairy | Honey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovo-lacto vegetarianism | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Lacto vegetarianism | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Ovo vegetarianism | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Veganism | No | No | No |
A side note
Although many use the word vegetarian to describe a ovo-lacto vegetarian GoVeg.eu will always use the word vegetarianism in its original meaning, a plant based diet without meat, eggs, dairy and honey.
