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/ 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
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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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Word Origin and History for bigotry

bigotry

n.

1670s, from French bigoterie "sanctimoniousness," from bigot (see bigot).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper