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US/ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/
UK/ˈster.i.ə.taɪp/
a fixed, simple idea about what a type of person or thing is like, which is often unfair
In context
Films often repeat the stereotype that scientists are shy and strange.
Teachers should help children question gender stereotypes from an early age.
She broke the stereotype by becoming the first female pilot in her village.
Words that go with stereotype
noun + noun
- gender stereotypesToys in shops often reflect gender stereotypes.
adjective + noun
- negative stereotypeThe report warns against spreading a negative stereotype of migrants.
verb + noun
- challenge stereotypesThe campaign aims to challenge stereotypes about older workers.
- reinforce a stereotypeJokes like this only reinforce a stereotype.
- break the stereotypeThese young engineers want to break the stereotype that tech is only for men.