bigotry
pronunciation
How to pronounce bigotry in British English:
UK [ˈbɪgətri]
How to pronounce bigotry in American English:
US [ˈbɪɡətri]
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- Noun:
- the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
Word Origin
- bigotry (n.)
- 1670s, from French bigoterie "sanctimoniousness," from bigot (see bigot).
Example
- 1. The unfortunate few are the recipients of hate , fear and bigotry .
- 2. It is true that polish catholicism has a vitriolic fringe , prone to bigotry and anti-semitism .
- 3. The durban incident prompted the foundation to start an initiative to understand and combat anti-semitism , islamophobia and other forms of bigotry in europe and the us .
- 4. We did not want to face those perpetuating bigotry , hate and biases .
- 5. Thus blame feeds the roots of every form of bigotry , sexism and racism .