intolerance of differing ideas and beliefs, prejudice
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Bigotry Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
The state of mind of a bigot; obstinate and unreasoning attachment of one's own belief and opinions, with narrow-minded intolerance of beliefs opposed to them.
The state of mind of a bigot; obstinate and unreasoning attachment of one's own belief and opinions, with narrow-minded intolerance of beliefs opposed to them.
(n.)
The practice or tenets of a bigot.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutThe practice or tenets of a bigot.
bigotry
\big"ot*ry\ (&?;), n. [cf. f. bigoterie.]
1. the state of mind of a bigot; obstinate and unreasoning attachment of one's own belief and opinions, with narrow-minded intolerance of beliefs opposed to them.
2. the practice or tenets of a bigot.
Noun
1. the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
(synonym) dogmatism
(hypernym) intolerance
Bigotry Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Bigotry is the state of mind of a "bigot", a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices, especially one who exhibits intolerance or animosity toward members of a group. Bigotry may be based on real or perceived characteristics, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, region, language, religious or spiritual belief, personal habits, political alignment, age, economic status or disability. Bigotry is sometimes developed into an ideology or world view.
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