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stereotype

stereotype

Meaning of stereotype

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British English/ə ˈstɛrɪətaɪp/
American English/ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/
Russian transcription[stʲerʲɪɐˈtʲip]
stereotype
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stereotype with Russian translation

stereotype usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она разрушила стереотип, став известным шеф-поваром из маленького города.

She broke the stereotype by becoming a famous chef from a small town.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы обсуждали стереотип о том, что все люди с побережья любят морепродукты.

We discussed a stereotype that all people from the coast like seafood.

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stereotype belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

stereotypeстереотип
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

stereotype synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between stereotype / oversimplification / prejudice / bias / preconception / assumption

🇬🇧English
stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified belief about a group

B2Very Often

Many people have a stereotype that teenagers are always glued to their phones.

У многих есть стереотип, что подростки всегда прикованы к своим телефонам.

O
🇬🇧English
oversimplification

An explanation that simplifies and ignores complexity; often the root of stereotypes

B2Often

Reducing a group's culture to a stereotype is an oversimplification.

Сведение культуры группы к стереотипу — это упрощение.

P
🇬🇧English
prejudice

A prejudiced negative attitude or hostile judgment toward a group

B2Very Often

Racial prejudice often stems from stereotypical beliefs.

Расовое предубеждение часто проистекает из стереотипных представлений.

B
🇬🇧English
bias

A systematic inclination or unfair preference in judgment; often cognitive

B2Very Often

Confirmation bias can reinforce existing stereotypes.

Эффект подтверждения может усиливать существующие стереотипы.

P
🇬🇧English
preconception

An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

B2Often

Her preconceptions about the country made it hard to enjoy the trip.

Её предвзятые представления о стране мешали ей насладиться поездкой.

🇬🇧English

Something taken for granted without proof; more general and neutral

B2Very Often

The stereotype rests on the false assumption that all members behave the same.

Стереотип основан на ложном предположении, что все члены ведут себя одинаково.

C
🇬🇧English
cliché

An overused phrase or idea that lacks originality; often trivial or predictable

B2Often

The film relied on clichés and national stereotypes.

Фильм опирался на клише и национальные стереотипы.

🇬🇧English

A tag placed on someone or something that reduces complexity to a simple term

B2Very Often

Avoid labeling people with simplistic stereotypes.

Избегайте навешивать на людей упрощённые ярлыки и стереотипы.

T
🇬🇧English
trope

A recurring motif or convention, especially in media; often used for stereotypical portrayals

B2Often

The show relied on tired tropes and cultural stereotypes.

Шоу полагалось на избитые тропы и культурные стереотипы.

C
🇬🇧English
caricature

An exaggerated representation that distorts traits to ridicule or simplify

B2Often

The article reduced the group to a crude caricature and stereotype.

Статья свела эту группу к грубой карикатуре и стереотипу.

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How to pronounce stereotype and what this word means

stereotype translation: стереотип. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce stereotype

/ə ˈstɛrɪətaɪp/

stereotype translation

стереотип

stereotype examples

She broke the stereotype by becoming a famous chef from a small town.

stereotype transcription

/ə ˈstɛrɪətaɪp/, /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

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stereotype meaning: what does it mean?

fixed idea

stereotype pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

stereotype is pronounced as /ə ˈstɛrɪətaɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

stereotype definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She broke the stereotype by becoming a famous chef from a small town. Translation: Она разрушила стереотип, став известным шеф-поваром из маленького города.

Is stereotype part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, stereotype (стереотип) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is stereotype part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, stereotype (стереотип) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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