bigotry

noun

big·​ot·​ry ˈbi-gə-trē 

plural bigotries

1

: obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot

overcoming his own bigotry

2

: acts or beliefs characteristic of a bigot

racial bigotry

will not tolerate bigotry in our organization

Synonyms

• dogmatism
• illiberalism
• illiberality
• illiberalness
• intolerance
• intolerantness
• narrow-mindedness
• opinionatedness
• partisanship
• sectarianism
• small-mindedness

Examples of bigotry in a Sentence

a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments

Recent Examples on the Web

The new rules Nor is bigotry a bar to high-level jobs elsewhere in the administration. —Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025

The series has several topical themes, including religious bigotry, opposing political views and bullying. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025

Robert Franklin Williams, committed ‘to freedom’ Robert Franklin Williams, a Black civil rights leader from Monroe, drew national attention in the 1950s and ‘60s for his approach to fighting bigotry. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025

The essay bears the bigotry of the late nineteenth century, with its combination of speculation and condescension. —Katrina Gulliver, JSTOR Daily, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see bigot

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bigotry

noun

big·​ot·​ry ˈbig-ə-trē 

plural bigotries

1

: the state of mind of a bigot

2

: behavior or beliefs characteristic of a bigot