[Grammar] In this sentence, the word 'vegetarian' is used as an adjective or a noun?

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'He used to catch media attention for being vegetarian.'

Should it be 'a vegetarian'? Or is it okay in that way?

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'He used to catch media attention for being vegetarian.'

Should it be 'a vegetarian'? Or is it okay in that way?

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As written it is an adjective. If you add the indefinite article it is a noun. Either way is fine.
 

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As written it is an adjective. If you add the indefinite article it is a noun. Either way is fine.

In the case I use it as a noun, is it an abstract noun?
 

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In the case I use it as a noun, is it an abstract noun?

No, a vegetarian is a real human being (or herbivore if it is an animal).
 
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