bigot
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Noun — Someone who clings stubbornly to their own views and won't tolerate people of a different race, religion, gender, or opinion.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French bigot, an old insult for a religious hypocrite. Its ultimate origin is disputed, though one theory ties it to Normans swearing "by God" (Middle English bi God); another links it to Albi, a French town linked to religious sectarianism.
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What does “bigot” mean?
The word “bigot” means someone who clings stubbornly to their own views and won't tolerate people of a different race, religion, gender, or opinion. In plain terms, a person who is intolerant of anyone who thinks, believes, or lives differently from them.
How do you pronounce “bigot”?
“Bigot” is pronounced BIH-guht (/ˈbɪɡət/ in IPA).
How do you use “bigot” in a sentence?
Here is “bigot” used in a sentence: “He was exposed as a bigot after the racist messages surfaced online.”
What part of speech is “bigot”?
“Bigot” is a noun.
Where does the word “bigot” come from?
The word “bigot” comes from French.