bigotry
word
Definition
Bigotry is strong and unreasonable dislike or hatred toward people who are different or have different beliefs, especially related to race, religion, or opinions.
Usage & Nuances
'Bigotry' is formal and often used in discussions of social issues or injustice. Common phrases: 'religious bigotry', 'racial bigotry'. Do not confuse with 'prejudice' (general bias) or 'hatred' (strong dislike, not always toward a group).
Spanish: intolerancia - fanatismoPortuguese (BR): intolerância - fanatismoPortuguese (PT): intolerância - fanatismoChinese (Simplified): 偏执 - 偏见Chinese (Traditional): 偏執 - 偏見Hindi: सांप्रदायिकता - कट्टरताArabic: تعصب - تعنت
Example Sentences
Bigotry can hurt many people in a community.
basic
We must stand against bigotry in all forms.
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His words were full of bigotry and hate.
basic
People often hide their bigotry behind jokes or casual comments.
natural
There's no room for bigotry in a tolerant society.
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Decades of bigotry can be hard to overcome, but change is possible.
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