preconceito — meaning in English

English meaning

• bigotry noun Intolerant, narrow-minded prejudice, especially over race, religion, or politics.
• prejudice noun An unfair opinion or attitude formed in advance, without real knowledge or evidence.

Senses

preconceito is used for these senses in English:

• bigotry The condition or the characteristic quality of a bigot, especially religious, anti-religious or racial intolerant prejudice; opinionatedness; fanaticism; fanatic intolerance.
• prejudice (countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
• prejudice (countable) A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
• prejudice (countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

prejudice — full definition

1. noun An unfair opinion or attitude formed in advance, without real knowledge or evidence.
2. verb To cause bias in someone, or to damage a case, chance, or outcome.

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