Meaning of the word typecast in English

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typecast

US /ˈtaɪp.kæst/
UK /ˈtaɪp.kæst/
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Verb

1.

repeatedly cast (an actor or actress) in the same type of role.

Example:
She was typecast as the villain in many of her early films.
The actor tried to avoid being typecast by taking on diverse roles.
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