Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stereotype
noun
/ˈstɛr.i.ə.taɪp/
Definition
A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief or idea about a particular group of people or things.
Examples
- Many people still hold outdated stereotypes about what men and women can do.
- It’s important to challenge stereotypes that limit individual potential.
Meaning
Stereotype refers to the way people form a fixed, overly simplified image of someone or something, often based on their membership in a certain category.
Synonyms
- generalization
- label
- preconception
