Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with stereotype in American Collocation
stereotype
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
negative
Their questions revealed confusion and negative stereotypes surrounding HIV and AIDS.
offensive
Some TV programmes reinforce sexist stereotypes to children.
common
Professors are, according to the popular stereotype, absent-minded.
old-fashioned or traditional
But those involved in the sector say this is an outdated stereotype.
about a particular group of people
It’s not funny to use racial stereotypes in jokes.
reinforce a stereotype
Stereotypes are often perpetuated by the media.
show that a stereotype is not true
believe a stereotype
Stereotypes about ballet dancers are most strongly held by those who have never seen a ballet .
fit a stereotype
Only a minority of landlords fit this stereotype.
not fit a stereotype
He is a Chinese student who has never ridden a bicycle before, defying all stereotypes.
refuse to accept a stereotype
There is an opportunity for single parents to challenge negative stereotypes, and share their own positive experiences.
Discrimination is usually based on prejudice and stereotypes.