bigotry

[ big-uh-tree ]
/ ˈbɪg ə tri /
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noun, plural big·ot·ries.

stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.
the actions, beliefs, prejudices, etc., of a bigot.

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Origin of bigotry

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

Words nearby bigotry

bignonia, bignoniaceous, bigorexia, bigot, bigoted, bigotry, bigtha, biguanide, bigwig, bihar, bihar and orissa
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Words related to bigotry

discrimination, racism, bias, injustice, sexism, unfairness, fanaticism, partiality, provincialism, dogmatism, racialism, sectarianism

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British Dictionary definitions for bigotry

bigotry
/ (ˈbɪɡətrɪ) /

noun plural -ries

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