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stigmas


Meanings
  • A mark of shame, discredit, or disgrace.

    - "His stigmas made him an outcast among his people."
    - "Despite her stigmas, she continued to work tirelessly to help others."

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stigma , stigmal , stigmas , stigmata
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Etymology
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From the Greek word 'stigma', meaning 'mark' or 'brand'.


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  1. Did you know that the term 'stigma' was first used in English in the 15th century to refer to a mark of shame or disgrace?

  2. Did you know that the ancient Greeks believed that a stigma was a physical mark or sign left by the gods as a sign of divine favor or disfavor?

  3. Did you know that in some cultures, a stigma is a symbolic mark or sign of status, authority, or power, often worn as a badge or insignia?

  4. Did you know that in some religious traditions, a stigma is a supernatural or divine mark or sign left by God or the saints, often associated with miracles, healing, or other spiritual manifestations?


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  1. Social stigma: A mark of shame, discredit, or disgrace attached to a person or group as a result of prejudice, bias, or discrimination.

  2. Self-stigma: The process by which an individual internalizes negative stereotypes, prejudices, or discrimination against themselves or their group, leading to self-deprecation, self-doubt, low self-esteem, or other negative psychological and emotional consequences.


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