stereotype

1 of 2

verb

ste·reo·type ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīp How to pronounce stereotype (audio)

ˈstir-

stereotyped; stereotyping; stereotypes

transitive verb

: to make a stereotype from

: to repeat without variation : make hackneyed

: to develop a mental stereotype about

stereotyper noun

stereotype

2 of 2

noun

: a plate cast from a printing surface

: something conforming to a fixed or general pattern

especially : a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment

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What is the Difference Between cliché and stereotype?

The words cliché and stereotype have a good deal in common. Both come from French, both were originally printers’ terms, and both have come to take on somewhat negative meanings in modern use.

Their original meanings are essentially synonymous, referring to printing blocks from which numerous prints could be made. In fact, cliché means stereotype in French. Their modern meanings, however, are quite distinct. Cliché is today overwhelmingly encountered in reference to something hackneyed, such as an overly familiar or commonplace phrase, theme, or expression. Stereotype is most frequently now employed to refer to an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic.

Example Sentences

Verb It's not fair to stereotype a whole group of people based on one person you don't like. Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam. Noun the stereotype of the absentminded professor the noble savage was a stereotype that appealed to 18th-century intellectuals, who viewed European civilization as decadent and corrupt

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

For a brand’s social media to not stereotype or tokenize individuals, people of color need to be involved in every step of the content creation process.

Kiran Herbert, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2020 This could hold especially true for Black girls, whom white authority figures already tend to stereotype as masculine, according to previous research.

NBC News, 1 Mar. 2022 Smith acquiesces to contemporary platitudes that stereotype the black male work ethic as churlish and autocratic, confusing those traits with strength.

Armond White, National Review, 11 Feb. 2022 But labels also can be weaponized to stereotype and criticize.

Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2022 Jakes, who operated stores in Atlanta from 1991 to 2016, said it’s a problem that Kempczinski felt comfortable making those remarks, which stereotype people of color.

Jared Council, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2021 At first glance, Jo’s Modern Thai can be easy to stereotype as a dime-a-dozen Asian fusion restaurant.

Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Oct. 2021 Age bias and discrimination occur whenever age is used to stereotype or discriminate against others.

Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2021 Yet after serving their employer for a certain period of time and advancing well in one particular environment, many may be surprised at how prospective employers and executive recruiters will stereotype them.

Shuchi Sarkar, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021

Noun

The presence of Youcef and Khalil’s mother (Sheila Korsi) is reduced to the kind of stereotype that should long ago have been put to rest.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2022 Despite receiving backlash for juggling a modeling career and full-time student work, Aoki has challenged the stereotype surrounding looks and intelligence.

Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Ohio State’s wide receiver room basically defies every stereotype that comes with that position.

Stephen Means, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Take, for instance, Desus’s mocking defense of the basketball player Tristan Thompson, which referenced the stereotype that Caribbean men cheat on their partners.

Concepción De Leon, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2022 Brown skin could be cloaked in soot and stereotype or in learned airs.

Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Then movie serves as a positive counter-stereotype to the trope of a pretty woman needing to marry for money or security.

Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 29 July 2022 Again, the offending stereotype involved Jews and money.

Shirley Halperin, Variety, 28 July 2022 Hsu’s comments reinforced the racist stereotype that Black and brown parents don’t support or value their children’s education as much as other parents.

Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 July 2022 See More

单词	stereotype
释义	stereotype 1 of 2 verb ste·reo·type ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīp ˈstir- stereotyped; stereotyping; stereotypes transitive verb 1 : to make a stereotype from 2 a : to repeat without variation : make hackneyed b : to develop a mental stereotype about stereotyper noun stereotype 2 of 2 noun 1 : a plate cast from a printing surface 2 : something conforming to a fixed or general pattern especially : a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment Did you know? What is the Difference Between cliché and stereotype? The words cliché and stereotype have a good deal in common. Both come from French, both were originally printers’ terms, and both have come to take on somewhat negative meanings in modern use. Their original meanings are essentially synonymous, referring to printing blocks from which numerous prints could be made. In fact, cliché means stereotype in French. Their modern meanings, however, are quite distinct. Cliché is today overwhelmingly encountered in reference to something hackneyed, such as an overly familiar or commonplace phrase, theme, or expression. Stereotype is most frequently now employed to refer to an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic. Synonyms Verb hackney overexpose overuse vulgarize Noun concept conception generality generalization notion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb It's not fair to stereotype a whole group of people based on one person you don't like. Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam. Noun the stereotype of the absentminded professor the noble savage was a stereotype that appealed to 18th-century intellectuals, who viewed European civilization as decadent and corrupt Recent Examples on the Web Verb For a brand’s social media to not stereotype or tokenize individuals, people of color need to be involved in every step of the content creation process. Kiran Herbert, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2020 This could hold especially true for Black girls, whom white authority figures already tend to stereotype as masculine, according to previous research. NBC News, 1 Mar. 2022 Smith acquiesces to contemporary platitudes that stereotype the black male work ethic as churlish and autocratic, confusing those traits with strength. Armond White, National Review, 11 Feb. 2022 But labels also can be weaponized to stereotype and criticize. Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2022 Jakes, who operated stores in Atlanta from 1991 to 2016, said it’s a problem that Kempczinski felt comfortable making those remarks, which stereotype people of color. Jared Council, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2021 At first glance, Jo’s Modern Thai can be easy to stereotype as a dime-a-dozen Asian fusion restaurant. Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Oct. 2021 Age bias and discrimination occur whenever age is used to stereotype or discriminate against others. Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2021 Yet after serving their employer for a certain period of time and advancing well in one particular environment, many may be surprised at how prospective employers and executive recruiters will stereotype them. Shuchi Sarkar, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021 Noun The presence of Youcef and Khalil’s mother (Sheila Korsi) is reduced to the kind of stereotype that should long ago have been put to rest. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2022 Despite receiving backlash for juggling a modeling career and full-time student work, Aoki has challenged the stereotype surrounding looks and intelligence. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Ohio State’s wide receiver room basically defies every stereotype that comes with that position. Stephen Means, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Take, for instance, Desus’s mocking defense of the basketball player Tristan Thompson, which referenced the stereotype that Caribbean men cheat on their partners. Concepción De Leon, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2022 Brown skin could be cloaked in soot and stereotype or in learned airs. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Then movie serves as a positive counter-stereotype to the trope of a pretty woman needing to marry for money or security. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 29 July 2022 Again, the offending stereotype involved Jews and money. Shirley Halperin, Variety, 28 July 2022 Hsu’s comments reinforced the racist stereotype that Black and brown parents don’t support or value their children’s education as much as other parents. Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun French stéréotype, from stéré- stere- + type First Known Use Verb 1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition stereotype 1 of 2 noun ste·reo·type ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīp ˈstir- : a fixed idea that many people have about a thing or a group that may often be untrue or only partly true stereotype 2 of 2 verb ste·reo·type stereotyped; stereotyping : to form a fixed and often untrue or only partly true idea about It's unfair to stereotype people according to where they live. Medical Definition stereotype noun ste·reo·type ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīp ˈstir- : something conforming to a fixed or general pattern especially : an often oversimplified or biased mental picture held to characterize the typical individual of a group stereotype 1 of 2 noun as in concept an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation the noble savage was a stereotype that appealed to 18th-century intellectuals, who viewed European civilization as decadent and corrupt Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance concept notion conception theory generalization saying hypothesis cliché cliche generality truism adage commonplace platitude proposition bromide proverb saw oversimplification simplification simplism stereotype 2 of 2 verb as in to overuse to use so much as to make less appealing Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam. Synonyms & Similar Words overuse bore vulgarize hackney exhaust popularize overdo overexpose tire coarsen wear out jade deplete
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