bigotry

[ big-uh-tree ]

noun

, plural big·ot·ries.

1. stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.

   Synonyms: narrow-mindedness, discrimination, bias

2. the actions, beliefs, prejudices, etc., of a bigot.

ˈbigotry

/ ˈbɪɡətrɪ /

noun

1. the attitudes, behaviour, or way of thinking of a bigot; prejudice; intolerance

Word History and Origins

Origin of bigotry¹

First recorded in 1665–75; bigot + -ry, formation parallel to French bigoterie

Example Sentences

Even before this incident, the Portland Police Bureau had a history of bigotry, though the two officers denied any racial animus and described it as a prank.

From Washington Post

Their appeals to bigotry – especially when aimed at LGBTQ people who fought for America – is the ultimate evidence that winning elections is more important to them than the values most Americans hold.

From Washington Blade

The process of appreciating that history and bigotry has been a focus for her during this summer of global social change.

From Ozy

A troubling omission considering that Pence has built his political career on defending anti-LGBT bias and bigotry.

From Washington Blade

If self-other boundaries really are this malleable, then maybe we can harness this capacity, both to tackle bigotry and alleviate mental health disorders.

From Singularity Hub 

It needs to be said: bigotry in the name of religion is still bigotry; child abuse wrapped in a Bible verse is still child abuse.

From The Daily Beast

No more allowing people to justify their bigotry by spouting a cherry-picked Bible verse.

From The Daily Beast

Regarding Muslims, we have clearly seen in recent times an uptick in anti—Muslim bigotry.

From The Daily Beast

Meanwhile advocacy groups like GLAAD help rid our larger culture of hidden biases and bigotry.

From The Daily Beast

But in recent years we have seen few Arabs or Muslims become active in the GOP because of the drumbeat of anti-Muslim bigotry.

From The Daily Beast

Assassination and incendiarism were the common instruments of this diabolical association of fanaticism and bigotry.

From Project Gutenberg

It was not only in the mother country that frightful acts of bigotry and lust for wealth were enacted.

From Project Gutenberg

The bigotry of Mary regarded not the ties of consanguinity, of natural affection, of national succession.

From Project Gutenberg

Borne down by colonial subjugation, monopoly, and bigotry, these vast regions of the South were hardly visible above the horizon.

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile great changes were taking place in England, where James was rapidly running his career of bigotry and oppression.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bias
• discrimination
• fanaticism
• injustice
• racism
• sexism
• unfairness