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

Imam Qari Asim, co-chairman of the British Muslim Network, said: "Whether it is Islamophobia, antisemitism or any form of bigotry, we must confront it together - with unity and courage, not silence."

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“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.”

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

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

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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.

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