Pigeonholing
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pigeonholing is a noun meaning The classification of disparate entities into narrow and often unfair categories.
Meaning
The classification of disparate entities into narrow and often unfair categories.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of pigeonhole
Word Forms
- pigeonholings
Synonyms for pigeonholing
Depending on context, synonyms include grouping.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grouping, misclassification, miscompartmentalization, miscategorisation, miscategorization, mislabeling.
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