pigeonholer
[ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊlər]
nounpl: pigeonholers
aquele que categoriza precipitadamente; pessoa que coloca em caixinhas
1. a person who categorizes or classifies others in a rigid, oversimplified, or stereotypical manner
The critic was a pigeonholer who refused to see the artist's evolution beyond his initial style.
O crítico era alguém que categorizava precipitadamente e se recusava a ver a evolução do artista além de seu estilo inicial.
2. someone who places people, ideas, or things into restrictive categories without nuance
Stop being such a pigeonholer and recognize that people are complex and multifaceted.
Deixe de colocar as pessoas em caixinhas e reconheça que elas são complexas e multifacetadas.
This term reflects American cultural values emphasizing individuality and resistance to stereotyping. In Brazilian Portuguese, the concept is often expressed through descriptive phrases rather than a single term, as the direct equivalent lacks common usage. The word gained prominence in the mid-20th century as criticism of rigid social categorization became more prevalent in academic and cultural discourse.
NYC Slang
label maker; box-pusher; type-caster
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