Definition of stereotype Stereotype

/stɛˈɹiʌtajˌp/ - [stereeutayp] - ster•e•o•type

We found 17 definitions of stereotype from 7 different sources.

What does stereotype mean?

Plural: stereotypes

stereotype - a conventional or formulaic conception or image; "regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding"

internal representation, mental representation, representation an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

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stereotype (Noun)
A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
stereotype (Noun)
A person who is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.
stereotype (Noun)
A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.
stereotype (Verb)
To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.
stereotype (Verb)
To prepare for printing in stereotype; to produce stereotype plates of.
stereotype (Verb)
To print from a stereotype.
stereotype (Verb)
To make firm or permanent; to fix.

stereotype (n.)
A plate forming an exact faximile of a page of type or of an engraving, used in printing books, etc.; specifically, a plate with type-metal face, used for printing.
stereotype (n.)
The art or process of making such plates, or of executing work by means of them.
stereotype (v. t.)
To prepare for printing in stereotype; to make the stereotype plates of; as, to stereotype the Bible.
stereotype (v. t.)
Fig.: To make firm or permanent; to fix.

stereotype
A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
stereotype
To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.

stereotype
stē′rē-ō-tīp, n. a solid metallic plate for printing, cast from an impression of movable types, taken on some plastic substance: art of fabricating solid casts in type-metal from pages of movable type.—adj. pertaining to, or done with, stereotypes.—v.t. to make a stereotype of: to print with stereotypes.—p.adj. Stē′reotyped, transferred as letterpress from set-up movable type to a mould, and thence to a metal plate: fixed; unchangeable, as opinions.—ns. Stē′reotyper, Stē′reotypist, one who makes stereotype plates.—adj. Stēreotyp′ic.—ns. Sterēotypog′rapher, a stereotype printer; Stēreotypog′raphy, the art, practice, or business of printing from stereotype plates; Stē′reotypy, the art or employment of making stereotype plates. [Gr. stereos, solid, and type.]

A stereotype is an idea or belief (often inaccurate) about what another person is like, based on what group that person belongs to. Stereotypes are a type of prejudice. Stereotypes might be used as reasons to discriminate against another person.

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stereotype, verb, present, 1st person singular of stereotype (infinitive).
stereotype, verb (infinitive).
stereotype, noun, singular of stereotypes.