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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

/ ˌmækrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks /

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of macrobiotics1

1860–65 for general sense “the science of prolonging life”; macrobiotic, -ics
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Word History and Origins

Origin of macrobiotics1

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

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.

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.

From BBC

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

He said he was sure macrobiotics could help.

From Salon

“But everybody dies of something, and we do know that macrobiotics drastically reduces cardiovascular problems, and if you take away heart issues, cancer is one of the big things that’s left.”

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