Definition of Stigmata
plural form of stigma, denoting multiple physical or symbolic forms of disgrace which mar an individual’s reputation
Examples of Stigmata in a sentence
In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne is forced to wear red ‘A’’s on her clothes as stigmata. 🔊
In Medieval times, red hair and moles were seen as stigmata because they were a metaphorical mark of Cain and his infamous betrayal. 🔊
During Hitler’s reign, the yellow star and pink triangle were a symbolic stigmata designed to shame individuals simply for their choice of religion or sexual preference. 🔊
Freckles and moles were viewed as stigmata that signified kinship with the Devil during the Salem witch trials. 🔊
Originally, tattoos and piercings were viewed as stigmata earned through hard time in prison and prevented those with tattoos from getting hired at office jobs. 🔊
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