Stigma: meaning, definitions and examples

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stigma

 

[ หˆstษชษกmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social

A mark of disgrace or shame associated with a particular quality, person, or circumstance.

Synonyms

blemish, disgrace, shame

Examples of usage

  • Her job loss carried a stigma of failure.
  • The stigma surrounding mental health prevents many people from seeking help.
  • Being a single mother used to carry a stigma in society.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A mark of infamy, disgrace, or reproach.

Synonyms

disgrace, infamy, reproach

Examples of usage

  • The stigma of having a contagious disease can lead to isolation.
  • There is still a stigma attached to certain medical conditions.
Context #3 | Noun

botany

The reproductive part of a flower, typically surrounded by petals and brightly colored.

Synonyms

female reproductive organ, pistil

Examples of usage

  • The stigma of the flower is where the pollen is received.

Translations

Translations of the word "stigma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estigma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stigma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stigma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธะณะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piฤ™tno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšๅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stigmate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estigma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ช…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุตู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stigma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stigma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑกๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stigmat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smรกn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estigma

Word origin

The word 'stigma' originated in ancient Greece, where it was used to mark or brand criminals, slaves, or traitors. Over time, the meaning evolved to include a mark of disgrace or shame. In medical terminology, 'stigma' refers to a mark on a plant or flower, which eventually led to its usage in botany. Today, 'stigma' is commonly associated with social prejudices and discrimination.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,926, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.