"biopolitical" meaning in All languages combined

See biopolitical on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more biopolitical [comparative], most biopolitical [superlative]
Etymology: bio- + political Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|political}} bio- + political Head templates: {{en-adj}} biopolitical (comparative more biopolitical, superlative most biopolitical)
  1. Of or pertaining to biopolitics. Derived forms: biopolitically Translations (of or pertaining to biopolitics): biopoliittinen (Finnish), biopolitisch (German)
    Sense id: en-biopolitical-en-adj-P2wBO768 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bio-

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