single story

English

Noun

single story (plural single stories)

1. An overly simplistic and generalized perception of a person, place, or thing.

   Coordinate term: stereotype

Further reading

• Lesson: Stereotypes and "Single Stories"
• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story | TED
• What is a single story?

Adjective

single story (not comparable)

1. (of a building or structure) having only 1 floor or level.

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