BIPOC

American  

[bee-ahy-pee-oh-see, bahy-pok] / ˈbiˈaɪˈpiˈoʊˈsi, ˈbaɪˌpɒk /

abbreviation

BIPOCs plural

1. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color: (used as a unifying identity label for people of color that also emphasizes the unique racial experiences of Black people and Indigenous people).

2. Black and Indigenous People of Color: (used as a more specific identity label than people of color, intended to emphasize the unique racial experiences of Black people and Indigenous people as contrasted with other nonwhite groups).

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adjective

1. relating to or designating these groups of people.

   BIPOC faculty mentors.

Etymology

Origin of BIPOC

First recorded in 2010–15

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• BIPOC vs. POC

Example Sentences

Fox also had his own spreadsheet, built around a Control-F search for terms like tribal, immigrants, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous, Native, equity, equality, marginalized, BIPOC, solidarity, citizenship, melting pot, social justice, and gay.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

"We ask for empathy and clear actions to support our queer, trans, BIPOC, and disabled communities who survive every day despite the world we live in."

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2023

Be they LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Asian or Native American people having their community symbols placed on jerseys, that type of inclusion matters.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

We love our kiddos and our queer, BIPOC, disabled, local community that makes Loyalty all it is.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2023

Many people I talked with expressed the hope that CTG will choose a leader who is BIPOC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022