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What does STIGMA mean?

stigma

noun stig·ma \ˈstig-mə\

: a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something

plural stig·ma·ta \stig-ˈmä-tə, ˈstig-mə-tə\ or stig·mas

Full Definition of STIGMA

a archaic : a scar left by a hot iron : brand

b : a mark of shame or discredit : stain <bore the stigma of cowardice>

c : an identifying mark or characteristic; specifically : a specific diagnostic sign of a disease