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

As generations of Jews around the world know better than anyone, nationalism often breeds antisemitism and other bigotries.

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He celebrated the “government, which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance—but generously affording to all Liberty of conscience, and immunities of Citizenship.”

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She also said that Republicans would have an easier time combating antisemitism within the ranks of their party if they didn’t provide a harbor for other bigotries.

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It’s more that he’s so obviously a shameless operator, a pseudo-political parasite who exploits other people’s bigotry and hatred for his own ends.

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Many of the Black characters face bigotry and resistance in the predominantly white town that echo challenges that people of color currently face.

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