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Meaning of 'stereotype' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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.
- The art or process of making such plates, or of executing work by means of them.
2 . Stereotype [ v. t.]
- To prepare for printing in stereotype; to make the stereotype plates of; as, to stereotype the Bible.
- Fig.: To make firm or permanent; to fix.

Meaning of 'stereotype' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . stereotype [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a conventional or formulaic conception or image
Example in sentence:
  • regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding
2 . stereotype [ v]
Meaning (2):
- treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
Example in sentence:
  • I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European

Nearby Words:

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