Definition of Stereotype

an unfair impression that has been developed about a person or race

Examples of Stereotype in a sentence

While many people believe the stereotype all teenagers are lazy, their beliefs are false.  

Southern racists usually have at least one negative stereotype about most nonwhite populations.  

In some areas of France, citizens accept the stereotype of Americans as rude and uncultured people.  

Many black critics are panning the hit show because they believe the program reinforces the stereotype of black people being vicious.  

When the huge football player with the gruff voice introduced himself to me, he totally destroyed my stereotype of a wimpy homosexual.  

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