bigotry

[big-uh-tree]

noun

plural

bigotries 

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

   Synonyms: discrimination, bias, narrow-mindedness

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

“At a time when antisemitism and bigotry are rising nationwide and globally, these laws make clear: Our schools must be places of learning, not hate.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gender studies scholars and experts on domestic violence have long known that gender-based bigotry is a gateway to violent extremism.

From Salon

His screeching bigotry would feel out of place in her pastel-colored dreamland, where nothing interesting ever happens.

From Salon

Zemeckis’ best picture winner is part of a long Hollywood tradition of looking at bigotry and segregation as all but solved or surmountable due to the grace and benevolence of individual white people.

From Salon

Laws to fight bigotry continue to go unenforced.

From Salon

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