prejudice
nounmasculine/pɾɨkõˈsɐjtu/high
pre·con·cei·to
Definition
A preconceived opinion or attitude, formed without adequate knowledge, usually negative and based on stereotypes, especially towards social groups.
The campaign aimed to reduce prejudice against immigrants.
He was a victim of prejudice due to his disability.
Common collocations
racial prejudicesocial prejudiceroot of prejudicechallenge prejudice
Etymology
Do latim 'praeconceptus', de 'prae' (antes) e 'conceptus' (concebido).