BIPOC

American  

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

abbreviation

plural

BIPOC, BIPOCs

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

The lineup consists of 93% female-identifying, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ acts and other perspectives historically overlooked by gatekeepers in stand-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

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

Listen to me, respect me, and stop calling me BIPOC.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2023

And junior and senior colleagues, many first gen and BIPOC, reach out to make sure I am okay.

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2022