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bi representation

bi representation

6.5
Showing bisexual people and their lives in media like films and TV
  • noun
  • /baɪ ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
translation icon : representación bisexual
  • The documentary highlighted the importance of authentic bi representation in films and literature.

Examples

  • Many viewers appreciated the improved bi representation in the latest superhero movie.

  • There has been a significant increase in bi representation on television in recent years.

  • The film lacks bi representation.

  • Many shows now include bi representation in their storylines.

  • Many viewers appreciated the improved bi representation in the latest superhero movie.

  • The documentary highlighted the importance of authentic bi representation in films and literature.

  • There has been a significant increase in bi representation on television in recent years.

Surface Forms

bi representation singular
bi representations plural

Morphology

Bi + representation

The meaning 'depiction of bisexual individuals or issues' is directly compositional from 'bi' (bisexual) + 'representation' (depiction). The noun phrase follows a transparent English pattern (X representation = representation of X), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

The noun bi representation comes from the parts bi (meaning 'two') and representation ('showing'), like the image of two colours joining on the bisexual flag. So bi representation means 'showing' people who are 'bisexual' or their issues in movies, TV and books.