portrayal

  • 11portrayal — UK [pɔː(r)ˈtreɪəl] / US [pɔrˈtreɪəl] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms portrayal : singular portrayal plural portrayals the way that something or someone is portrayed …

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  • 12portrayal — por|tray|al [ pɔr treıəl ] noun count or uncount the way that something or someone is portrayed: a realistic portrayal of Mozart s life …

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  • 13portrayal — noun (C, U) the action of portraying someone or something: Does the film give an accurate portrayal of life under Stalin? …

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  • 14portrayal — portray ► VERB 1) depict in a work of art or literature. 2) describe in a particular way. 3) (of an actor) play the part of. DERIVATIVES portrayal noun portrayer noun. ORIGIN Old French portraire, from traire to draw …

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  • 15Portrayal of women in video games — The portrayal of women in video games has often been the subject of both academic studies and controversy. Two recurring themes are the level of independence of female characters from their male counterparts, and their objectification and… …

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  • 16Portrayal of women in comics — Women have been portrayed in comic books since the medium s beginning, with their portrayals often the subject of controversy. Sociologists with an interest in gender roles and stereotyping have outlined the role of women as both supporting… …

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  • 17Portrayal of black people in comic books — Black people have been portrayed in comic books since the medium s beginning, with their portrayals often the subject of controversy. The integration of black characters in mainstream and superhero comics has endured various obstacles and… …

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  • 18Portrayal of Tamil Brahmins in popular media — Positive portrayals = In literature and print mediaThere have been references to Brahmins even in the earliest period of Tamil literature. Most of these early books were written by Brahmins.Fact|date=October 2008 A sage named Gautama who served… …

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  • 19portrayal — noun Date: 1843 1. the act or process or an instance of portraying ; representation 2. portrait …

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  • 20portrayal — /pawr tray euhl, pohr /, n. 1. the act of portraying. 2. a portrait. [1840 50; PORTRAY + AL2] * * * …

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