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biopic

[ bahy-oh-pik ]
/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌpɪk /

noun

a biographical movie or TV show.

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Origin of biopic

1950–55; bio(graphy) + (motion) pic(ture)

Words nearby biopic

biopesticide, biopharmaceutical, biopharmaceutics, biophilia, biophysics, biopic, biopiracy, bioplasm, bioplastic, biopoiesis, biopolymer
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British Dictionary definitions for biopic

biopic
/ (ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk) /

noun

informal a film based on the life of a famous person, esp one giving a popular treatment

Word Origin for biopic

C20: from bio (graphical) + pic (ture)
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