Stereotype: meaning, definitions and examples
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stereotype
[ ˈsteriəˌtaɪp ]
social
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Synonyms
cliché, generalization, prejudice
Examples of usage
- Gender stereotypes are still prevalent in society.
- Breaking free from cultural stereotypes can be challenging.
- People should not be judged based on stereotypes.
psychological
A standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, affective attitude, or uncritical judgment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Stereotypes can impact how individuals perceive themselves.
- Being aware of stereotypes can help prevent discriminatory behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "stereotype" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estereótipo
🇮🇳 रूढ़िवादी धारणा
🇩🇪 Stereotyp
🇮🇩 stereotip
🇺🇦 стереотип
🇵🇱 stereotyp
🇯🇵 ステレオタイプ (sutereotaipu)
🇫🇷 stéréotype
🇪🇸 estereotipo
🇹🇷 stereotip
🇰🇷 고정관념 (gojeonggwan-nyeom)
🇸🇦 صورة نمطية (soora namtiya)
🇨🇿 stereotyp
🇸🇰 stereotyp
🇨🇳 刻板印象 (kèbǎn yìnxiàng)
🇸🇮 stereotip
🇮🇸 staðalímynd
🇰🇿 стереотип
🇬🇪 სტერეოტიპი
🇦🇿 stereotip
🇲🇽 estereotipo
Word origin
The term 'stereotype' originated in the printing industry, where a 'stereotype plate' was a solid plate of type metal cast from a papier-mâché or plaster mold taken from the surface of a forme of type. The meaning evolved to represent fixed or conventional notions or images, especially of a group of people. Stereotypes can be harmful as they oversimplify complex individuals and lead to discrimination.