bigot
Bigot (noun) means someone who clings stubbornly to their own views and won't tolerate people of a different race, religion, gender, or opinion. Example: “He was exposed as a bigot after the racist messages surfaced online.”
How to use bigot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who is intolerant of anyone who thinks, believes, or lives differently from them.
Bigot is always a strong, negative label for a person — it is not used to describe an opinion or policy itself (that would be "bigoted").
Word forms
bigots plural
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He was exposed as a _____ after the racist messages surfaced online.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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