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Definition of body image noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

body image

noun
 
/ˈbɒdi ɪmɪdʒ/
 
/ˈbɑːdi ɪmɪdʒ/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. a person's mental picture of how good or bad their physical appearance is, especially when compared with how they think they should look
    • Young people can struggle with their own body image as a result of seeing perfect photos of celebrities.
    • Social media can promote an unrealistic body image.
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