Stereotype ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stereotype ( noun )

1. A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
2. A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from german stereotyp, from greek stereos "solid" + typos "impression".

Examples:

1. The stereotype of the lazy college student is not always true.
2. The stereotype of women being bad drivers is baseless.
3. The Hollywood portrayal of Arabs often reinforces negative stereotypes.
4. The character in the book challenged the stereotypes of their culture.
5. The advertisements perpetuated stereotypes of gender roles.

(As a verb)

Stereotype ( verb )

1. A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
2. A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from german stereotyp, from greek stereos "solid" + typos "impression".

Examples:

1. The stereotype of the lazy college student is not always true.
2. The stereotype of women being bad drivers is baseless.
3. The Hollywood portrayal of Arabs often reinforces negative stereotypes.
4. The character in the book challenged the stereotypes of their culture.
5. The advertisements perpetuated stereotypes of gender roles.