- macrobiotics
- nounthe theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)• Derivationally related forms: ↑macrobiotic• Hypernyms: ↑dietetics
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I. \\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˈäd.iks\ noun plural but singular or plural in construction: the art of prolonging lifeII. noun plural but singular in construction: a macrobiotic dietary system* * *
/mak'roh buy ot"iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)a philosophically oriented program incorporating elements from several ancient cultures and emphasizing harmony with nature, esp. through adherence to a diet consisting primarily of whole grains, beans, vegetables, and moderate amounts of seafood and fruit.[1860-65 for general sense "the science of prolonging life"; see MACROBIOTIC, -ICS]* * *
macrobiotˈics singular noun1. The art or science of prolonging life2. A cult partly concerned with diet, foods regarded as pure being vegetable substances grown and prepared without chemicals or processing• • •Main Entry: ↑macro-* * *
a diet that is considered healthy because you eat only grains, seeds, fruits, and vegetables produced without adding chemicals
Useful english dictionary. 2012.