of or relating to macrobiotics of a diet comprising only food conforming to the principles of macrobiotics
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mac•ro•bi•ot•ics /ˌmækroʊbaɪˈɑtɪks/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable* used with a singular verb]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Nutrition, Holistic Therapya program that emphasizes harmony with nature, esp. through diet.
mac•ro•bi•ot•ic
(mak′rō bī ot′ik),USA pronunciation adj.
n.
mac′ro•bi•ot′i•cal•ly, adv.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Nutrition, Holistic Therapyof or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices.
- Nutrition, Holistic Therapyof, pertaining to, or serving macrobiotic food:a macrobiotic restaurant.
- long-lived.
- lengthening the life span.
n.
- Nutrition, Holistic Therapya person who adheres to the principles of macrobiotics or who follows its dietary practices.
- macro- + biotic 1790–1800
mac•ro•bi•ot•ics
(mak′rō bī ot′iks),USA pronunciation n. (used with a sing. v.)
- Nutrition, Holistic Therapya 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.
- see macrobiotic, -ics 1860–65 for general sense "the science of prolonging life''
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