Locavore
(noun)
- A person who prefers to eat food that is grown or produced locally, typically within a 100-mile radius.
- An advocate of eating locally sourced food for environmental, economic, and health reasons.
- An individual who believes in reducing their carbon footprint by eating food that has been produced close to home.
- A person who supports local farmers and businesses by purchasing food from them.
Origin:
Coined by the founders of the locavores movement in san francisco, usa in 2005. locavore is a combination of the words 'local' and 'vore' (from omnivore), meaning one who eats locally.
Examples:
- The locavore was committed to eating food that was grown or produced within a 100-mile radius of her home.
- The locavore believed that eating locally sourced food was better for the environment and the local economy.
- The locavore was proud to support local farmers and businesses by purchasing their products.
- The locavore was passionate about reducing her carbon footprint and encouraged others to do the same.
- The locavore's commitment to eating locally sourced food was evident in the variety of fresh produce in her refrigerator.