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Definition stereotype in American English

stereotype verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsteriəˌtaɪp/
1

to believe that someone has a particular character only because this is what many people believe someone of their particular class, nationality, etc. must be like, and not because you know anything about their personality

Example

Feminists are sometimes stereotyped as aggressive and unattractive.

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Definition stereotype in American English