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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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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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