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

Etymology

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.