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French
Etymology
From stéréo- + type.
Pronunciation
Noun
stéréotype m (plural stéréotypes)
- (figurative) stereotype (conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image)
2014, “Radiothérapie”, performed by Jocelyn “Dramatik" Bruno:Je suis le type au stéréo plus qu’un stéréotype / Je suis de l’époque de Bambaata, De La Soul- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
- (printing) stereotype (metal printing plate cast)
Descendants
Verb
stéréotype
- inflection of stéréotyper:
- first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
- singular imperative
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