BIGOTRY

bigotry, dogmatism

(noun) the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bigotry (countable and uncountable, plural bigotries)

Characteristic qualities of a bigot: (especially religious or racial) intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance.

(dated) obstinate prejudice or opinionatedness

Usage notes

Bigotry is more than prejudice or intolerance, though it is often confused with these.

Synonyms

• bigotness

Source: Wiktionary


Big"ot*ry, n. Etym: [Cf. F. bigoterie.]

1. The state of mind of a bigot; obstinate and unreasoning attachment of one's own belief and opinions, with narrow-minded intolerance of beliefs opposed to them.

2. The practice or tenets of a bigot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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