Bigotry: meaning, definitions and examples
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bigotry
[ ˈbɪɡətri ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.