Stereotype

/ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/

noun

  1. A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person).

  2. A person who is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.

  3. A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.

verb

  1. To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.

  2. To prepare for printing in stereotype; to produce stereotype plates of.

    to stereotype the Bible

  3. To print from a stereotype.

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