Meaning of locavore | Babel Free

Definitions

One who tries to eat only locally grown foods.

neologism

Equivalents

Examples

“So I do think⟳ that there is a wonderful opportunity for us to find⟳ a carbon-neutral energy source where it is not only a beneficial model⟳ environmentally but we are sort⟳ of becoming forest and energy locavores, if you will, and so that is what we are trying to establish⟳ through this idea of a community wood energy program⟳ where we would be using, you know⟳, town forests to actually supply⟳ town energy needs so that people can actually see⟳ the costs and the impacts of where their energy is coming from.”

“They are a locavore’s (someone who eats food produced within 100 miles of he lives) paradise.”

“Become⟳ a Locavore Try⟳ to eat⟳ foods grown close⟳ to your home, which helps to reduce⟳ greenhouse gas emissions from transport⟳ as well as supporting your neighbors. […]”

“Its mottled green skin conceals a creamy yellow pulp that tastes of banana and mango; locavore-minded chefs alchemize it into ice cream, beer, bread and tasting-menu fodder — that is, when it’s not simply eaten raw with a spoon.”

CEFR level