Definitions
01a fixed idea about people
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a common but often unfair or oversimplified idea about a group of people.
n. a conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified conception or image of a person or group.
日本語:ステレオタイプ※
“The film was criticized for relying on a lazy stereotype of teenagers.”
“Sociologists argue that even seemingly positive stereotypes can be harmful because they ignore the vast diversity within any specific cultural group.”
Synonyms
02printing plate
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic · Technical
n. a metal plate used in old-fashioned printing to make many copies of a page.
n. a metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.
Español:estereotipo
“The museum displayed the original stereotype used to print the 19th-century newspaper.”
“The invention of the stereotype allowed for the mass production of books, as the original type could be reused while the plates did the heavy work.”
03to judge by a fixed idea
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to believe that someone has certain qualities just because of the group they belong to.
v. to categorise or characterise an individual or group based on a conventional or oversimplified image.
“It is wrong to stereotype all young people as being lazy or irresponsible.”
“The marketing campaign was careful not to stereotype its target audience, opting instead for a diverse range of relatable scenarios.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stereotype” in context.
Verb
01. break down stereotypes
“Travel is one of the best ways to break down stereotypes and understand different cultures.”
verb + noun
02. challenge a stereotype
“The documentary aims to challenge the stereotype that older people are not tech-savvy.”
verb + noun
03. conform to a stereotype
“She felt pressured to conform to the stereotype of the perfect housewife.”
verb + prep + noun
04. perpetuate a stereotype
“The media often perpetuates harmful stereotypes about minority groups through biased reporting.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. ingrained stereotype
“It takes a long time to change ingrained stereotypes that have existed for generations.”
adj + noun
06. lazy stereotype
“The film relied on lazy stereotypes rather than developing complex characters.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. gender stereotype
“Gender stereotypes can limit the career aspirations of young children from an early age.”
noun + noun
08. stereotype threat
“Stereotype threat can negatively impact a student's performance during standardized testing.”
noun + noun
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'challenge', 'break', or 'reinforce'.
Real-World Examples
“We saw output that reflected social stereotypes , where mothers are strongly associated with parenting while fathers are strongly associated with being material providers.” “Still, Diversity Shredder is a potent and unflinching critique of the stereotypes that box people in.” Etymology
Borrowed from French stéréotype (adjective), equivalent to stereo- + type. Printing sense is from 1817; the “conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image” sense is recorded from 1922 in Walter Lippmann’s book Public Opinion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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