noun
Uncommon
bigotry
BIHG-uh-tree
Bigotry (noun) means Intolerant, narrow-minded prejudice, especially over race, religion, or politics. Example: “The campaign group works to fight bigotry in schools.”
noun
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Intolerant, narrow-minded prejudice, especially over race, religion, or politics.
"The campaign group works to fight bigotry in schools."
"Decades of bigotry shaped the town's unequal housing patterns."
How to use bigotry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mindset or behavior of being stubbornly intolerant toward people who are different.
Common pairings
racial bigotry
religious bigotry
fight bigotry
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Word forms
- Plural
- bigotries
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Etymology
From French bigoterie, built on bigot plus the noun suffix -ry.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bigotry” mean?
The word “bigotry” means intolerant, narrow-minded prejudice, especially over race, religion, or politics. In plain terms, the mindset or behavior of being stubbornly intolerant toward people who are different.
How do you pronounce “bigotry”?
“Bigotry” is pronounced BIHG-uh-tree (/ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “bigotry” in a sentence?
Here is “bigotry” used in a sentence: “The campaign group works to fight bigotry in schools.”
What is another word for “bigotry”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bigotry” include bigotness.
What part of speech is “bigotry”?
“Bigotry” is a noun.
Where does the word “bigotry” come from?
The word “bigotry” comes from French. From French bigoterie, built on bigot plus the noun suffix -ry.
Is “bigotry” a common word?
“Bigotry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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