What does stereotype mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.