🧠stereotype

noun
/ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example Sentences

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

Synonyms

cliché, generalization, label, prejudice, bias

Antonyms

individuality, uniqueness

Collocations

cultural stereotype, gender stereotype, break stereotypes

Related Vocabularies

Deep thought; contemplation or meditation.
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
an adult human male
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

Explore More