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bigotry

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry means: Strong, unfair dislike of people because of their race, religion, or other differences.

noun

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Strong, unfair dislike of people because of their race, religion, or other differences.

  • We must challenge bigotry.
  • Religious bigotry divided the town.
  • Her speech exposed the bigotry that many families faced.

Similar words: intolerance, prejudice

Opposites: tolerance

Common phrases: racial bigotry, religious bigotry, fight bigotry

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Refusal to question your own beliefs or accept that other views might be right.

  • His bigotry made discussion impossible.
  • She called their refusal to consider evidence intellectual bigotry.
  • Can a fair debate survive such bigotry?

Similar words: dogmatism, closed-mindedness

Opposites: open-mindedness

Common phrases: intellectual bigotry, political bigotry, sheer bigotry

Questions about bigotry

What does bigotry mean?

Strong, unfair dislike of people because of their race, religion, or other differences.

What is bigotry in other languages?

Türkçe: bağnazlık · Español: intolerancia · Français: intolérance · Deutsch: Intoleranz · Italiano: intolleranza · 日本語: 偏見

How do you pronounce bigotry?

It is pronounced /ˈbɪɡətri/.

How do you use bigotry in a sentence?

We must challenge bigotry. Religious bigotry divided the town.

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