stereotype

stereotype

CEFR: C1-C2 /stereo-type/ [s.t.eh1.r.iy0.ow0.t.ay2.p]

Definition: widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Example Sentences:
A person in this stage also participates in transforming racial and cultural stereotypes, biases, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. People just do not understand the issues, or have stereotyped views of how a lesbian or gay man behaves and use it as a basis to criticise their lifestyle.