Most places have a far wider, and more creative set of vegetarian and vegan options than only a decade ago. Indian takeaways have had the wider range far longer

Most places have a far wider, and more creative set of vegetarian and vegan options than only a decade ago. Indian takeaways have had the wider range far longer, of course. Not that TFA mentioned either, but semi- seems a helpful shorthand to me, to describe changing habits, as we increasingly don't want meat every meal. Even if most people choosing those meals probably never think to describe themselves as semi-vegan yet. :)