"biodoc" meaning in English

See biodoc in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈbaɪ.ə.dɒk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbaɪ.əʊ.dɒk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbaɪ.ə.dɑk/ [US], /ˈbaɪ.oʊ.dɑk/ [US] Forms: biodocs [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of biographical documentary. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|biographical documentary}} Clipping of biographical documentary Head templates: {{en-noun}} biodoc (plural biodocs)
  1. (film) a documentary film about a person Categories (topical): Film genres Related terms: biopic
    Sense id: en-biodoc-en-noun-QV5QSGd5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2024 January 11, Brad Wheeler, “Documentary shines light on country music icon June Carter Cash”, in The Globe and Mail",
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