O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

stereotype

/ˈstɛrɪətaɪp/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does stereotype mean?

noun

A fixed, oversimplified image or idea of a person, group, or thing, often based on incomplete or inaccurate information. A preconceived notion or assumption about a particular group or category of people.

Example

"The movie perpetuated a stereotype about people from rural areas being unsophisticated."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for stereotype

Antonyms of stereotype

Rhymes with stereotype

Etymologically related