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macrobiotics

[ mak-roh-bahy-ot-iks ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. 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.


macrobiotics

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noun

  1. functioning as singular 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of macrobiotics1

1860–65 for general sense “the science of prolonging lifeâ€; macrobiotic, -ics
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of macrobiotics1

C20: from macro- + Greek biotos life + -ics
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Example Sentences

One parent waves off their teenager’s sudden interest in politics as a fad, like eating macrobiotics.

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Then, I wrote about travel and food, learned about macrobiotics and slow food, joined the board of the Slow Food organization for several years, and knew food was the way to unite.

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Mr Pianesi, a well-known macrobiotics entrepreneur in Italy, is said to have given long speeches espousing the doctrine of his diet and brainwashing followers.

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I am extremely healthy and fit at 73 because of macrobiotics.

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He said he was sure macrobiotics could help.

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