English Explanatory Dictionary

biopunk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hobbyist who experiments with DNA and other aspects of genetics.
  2. A technoprogressive movement advocating open access to genetic information.
  3. A science fiction genre that focuses on biotechnology and subversives.

Word forms

biopunk biopunks

Etymology

From bio- + -punk, apparently on the model of cyberpunk. Compare biotech.

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