stigma
The origin and history of stigma.
Etymology
From Greek stigma, "a mark made by a pointed instrument" — originally a brand burned into the skin of slaves or criminals.
The origin and history of stigma.
From Greek stigma, "a mark made by a pointed instrument" — originally a brand burned into the skin of slaves or criminals.
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