"BIV" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} BIV
  1. (philosophy) Initialism of brain in a vat. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: brain in a vat Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-BIV-en-noun-FLzhDwkt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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