stereotypist

ster·e·o·type

S s

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ster-ee-uh-tahyp, steer-]
- /ˈstɛr i əˌtaɪp, ˈstɪər-/
- /ˈstɪərɪətaɪpɪst /

Definitions of stereotypist word

noun stereotypist a process, now often replaced by more advanced methods, for making metal printing plates by taking a mold of composed type or the like in papier-mâché or other material and then taking from this mold a cast in type metal. 1
noun stereotypist a plate made by this process. 1
noun stereotypist a set form; convention. 1
noun stereotypist Sociology. a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group: The cowboy and Indian are American stereotypes. 1
verb with object stereotypist to make a stereotype of. 1
verb with object stereotypist to characterize or regard as a stereotype: The actor has been stereotyped as a villain. 1

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; stereo- + -type

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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