Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A widely held but oversimplified idea of a particular type of person or thing, often not representing individuality.
Stereotype
/ˈsteriətaɪp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She struggled to break the stereotypes about women in tech.
The film challenged stereotypes of urban youth culture.
Avoiding stereotypes, the novel provided fresh perspectives.
Etymology:
The word stereotype comes from the Greek words stereos meaning solid and typos meaning impression. It originated in the printing world in 1798, referring to a printing process using a solid plate.
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