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stereotypes
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a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
- The movie relied on a stereotype of teenagers that wasn't true to life.
- She fought against the stereotype that women aren't good at math.
- Not every artist fits the stereotype of being unconventional.
- He was tired of the stereotype that all athletes lack intelligence.
- The ad challenged the stereotype that certain jobs are only for men.