Bigotry: meaning, definitions and examples

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bigotry

 

[ ˈbɪɡətri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

prejudiced attitude

Bigotry refers to the intolerance or prejudice towards those who hold different opinions, beliefs, or backgrounds. It often involves being closed-minded and unwilling to consider other perspectives.

Synonyms

discrimination, intolerance, prejudice

Examples of usage

  • His bigotry prevented him from accepting the diversity of opinions in the group.
  • Her bigotry towards people of different races was evident in her discriminatory behavior.
Context #2 | Noun

religious intolerance

Bigotry can also specifically refer to intolerance or prejudice based on religious beliefs. It involves a strong, unreasonable attachment to one's own beliefs, often accompanied by hostility towards those of differing beliefs.

Synonyms

dogmatism, religious intolerance, sectarianism

Examples of usage

  • The history of mankind is marked by numerous conflicts fueled by bigotry and religious intolerance.
  • Her bigotry towards followers of a different faith led to tension within the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "bigotry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intolerância

🇮🇳 कट्टरता (kattarata)

🇩🇪 Bigotterie

🇮🇩 bigotri

🇺🇦 нетерпимість

🇵🇱 bigoteria

🇯🇵 偏狭 (henkyō)

🇫🇷 bigoterie

🇪🇸 intolerancia

🇹🇷 bağnazlık

🇰🇷 편협함 (pyeonhyeopham)

🇸🇦 تعصب (ta'assub)

🇨🇿 bigotnost

🇸🇰 bigotnosť

🇨🇳 偏执 (piānzhí)

🇸🇮 bigotnost

🇮🇸 ofstæki

🇰🇿 фанатизм

🇬🇪 ფანატიზმი (panatizmi)

🇦🇿 mövhumatçılıq

🇲🇽 intolerancia

Etymology

The word 'bigotry' originated in the late 17th century and is derived from the French word 'bigoterie', which means religious hypocrisy or sanctimoniousness. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass intolerance and prejudice in various forms beyond just religious contexts.

See also: bigot, bigoted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,278, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.