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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