bigotry

[ big-uh-tree ]

noun

, plural big·ot·ries.

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

   Synonyms: narrow-mindedness, discrimination, bias

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

Already set in motion are cascading toxic effects on social discourse and political dynamics, marked by widening acceptance and promotion of overt bigotries and brandished hatreds.

From Salon

He accused the Associated Press, which first reported the story on the tattoo, of "disgusting anti-Christian bigotry".

From BBC

I’ve steeled myself against the bigotry and hatred for so long, and I’m so comfortable in my role as a cultural worker, that I feel emboldened by that sort of rhetoric.

From Los Angeles Times

Was their support for Trump an indication of their racism, misogyny, or anti-immigrant bigotry?

From Salon

The hope was to get people to seriously ask if they are ready for another four years of endless paranoid bigotry.

From Salon

Related Words

• bias
• discrimination
• fanaticism
• injustice
• racism
• sexism
• unfairness