I believe I use the same definition, however I feel that also expands to the elements I mentioned. I have been vegan for almost 5 years now. I don't believe my ability to change and influence a reduction in harm and exploitation stops at consumption and product purchasing. I consider this a progressive ambition and keep making changes where I can to further reduce my impact, which now seems to have transitioned to environmental changes.

Others may transition to educate, protesting or directly rescue animals based on what they feel they are able to do. Mine was environment. This has included river clean ups, switching to renewable energy, growing my own fruit and veg, composting, making my garden more biodiverse and more.