Added 8 October 2026
stigma
/ˈstɪɡmə/ noun
In Latin: stigma Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about stigma at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An indication of infamy or disgrace. A permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors. A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something). .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller} A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically. An expression or behaviour revealing one's hidden feelings.
- A permanent identity mark branded, cut or tattooed onto the skin, typically given to slaves, criminals and traitors.
- A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something). .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
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Origin
From Latin stigma, from Ancient Greek στίγμα (stígma, “mark of slavery or disgrace”), from στίζω (stízō, “to mark”). Closely related to stigme, and distantly related to stick.
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