stigma

Meanings

• noun

  A mark of disgrace or shame.

  - "The leper bore the stigma of his disease."
  - "The scandal brought a stigma to the family name."

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Rhymes

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hymns , limbs , chymes

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Variants

List of all variants of stigma that leads to same result
stigma , stigmal , stigmas , stigmata

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Etymology

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From Greek stigma, a mark, sign, or stamp.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stigma' is also used in medicine to refer to a scar or mark left by a disease or injury.

2. In ancient Greece, a stigma was a mark made on slaves to indicate their status.

3. The term 'stigma' is derived from the Greek word for 'mark' or 'sign'.

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Related Concepts

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1. discrimination: Discrimination against individuals with mental illness due to the stigma associated with it.

2. social stigma: A social mark of disgrace or shame, often based on stereotypes or prejudice.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stigma' is often used to refer to a mark of disgrace or shame. In the context of mental health, a stigma refers to a negative attitude or discrimination towards individuals with mental illness.

How to Memorize "stigma"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mark or symbol of shame to represent the concept of stigma.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stigma' with the idea of a mark of shame or disgrace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Shame, Stigma starts the same way' to remember the meaning of the word.

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