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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stereotypes

/ˈstɛrɪətaɪps/ noun · British & US
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What does stereotypes mean?

noun

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. A preconceived notion or assumption about a particular group of people.

Example

"The movie perpetuated negative stereotypes about people from rural areas."

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

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