Stereotype
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛriːəˌtaɪp/
Stereotype (noun)
- a common belief about a group that may not be true for everyone.
- a metal plate used for printing images or text.
Examples
- She challenged the stereotype that all artists are messy.
- The movie reinforced the stereotype of the absent-minded professor.
Common collocations: challenge a stereotype, reinforce a stereotype, break a stereotype, common stereotype, use a stereotype