DOGMATISM

bigotry, dogmatism

(noun) the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dogmatism (countable and uncountable, plural dogmatisms)

The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion.

Source: Wiktionary


Dog"ma*tism, n.

Definition: The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion. The self-importance of his demeanor, and the dogmatism of his conversation. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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