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单词 bigotry
释义

bigotry

noun

big·​ot·​ry ˈbi-gə-trē How to pronounce bigotry (audio)
plural bigotries
1
: obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
overcoming his own bigotry
2
: acts or beliefs characteristic of a bigot
racial bigotry
will not tolerate bigotry in our organization

Synonyms

  • dogmatism
  • illiberalism
  • illiberality
  • illiberalness
  • intolerance
  • intolerantness
  • narrow-mindedness
  • opinionatedness
  • partisanship
  • sectarianism
  • small-mindedness
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Example Sentences

a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments
Recent Examples on the Web In the scene that most successfully builds suspense and indignation in the entire film, Brenda is forced to deal with bigotry while walking on a tightrope, as many people of color are forced to do on a daily basis. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Rather, the significance of this story lies in its irresolution, in showing how, like bigotry, a violent crime will continue to cast a shadow over a community for generations, disturbing their sense of themselves as survivors. Suzanne Berne, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 In response, Facebook executives repeatedly said the company doesn’t allow hate speech on its platform or seek to profit from bigotry. BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Earlier this year, the Berlin International Film Festival called for their acquittal on charges of inciting public violence, disturbing the peace and bigotry, and violating COVID regulations. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 Lear single-handedly put such issues as race, class, sexuality and bigotry before Americans. The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 July 2022 Tossing barbs at religious persecution and bigotry. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Yet this isn’t really about Burrell, who wasn’t born with unbiblical bigotry. Clay Cane, CNN, 21 July 2022 All that is once again stirring controversy, and lighting up social media with negative reactions, transphobic comments, misgendering and outright bigotry. Dawn Ennis, Forbes, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see bigot

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bigotry

noun

big·​ot·​ry ˈbi-gə-trē How to pronounce bigotry (audio)
: acts or beliefs characteristic of a bigot

bigotry

noun

as in sectarianism
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sectarianism
  • intolerance
  • parochialism
  • dogmatism
  • illiberality
  • illiberalism
  • small-mindedness
  • narrow-mindedness
  • conservatism
  • partisanship
  • intolerantness
  • insularity
  • illiberalness
  • reactionaryism
  • opinionatedness
  • insularism
  • provincialism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • liberalism
  • tolerance
  • liberality
  • progressivism
  • progressiveness
  • broad-mindedness
  • open-mindedness
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