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Grade 7
(ster-e-o-type) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. an oversimplified idea about a group of people.

Example Sentence

It's wrong to stereotype Californians as trendy and superficial.

More Example Sentences

Stereotypes can lead to unfair treatment.

Synonyms

label; generalization; cliché

Antonyms

individual; unique; exception

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Rhymes

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