as in sectarianism
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments
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Recent Examples of bigotry
Over the years, Grace has used her platform to protest bigotry of all sorts, including attacks on the trans community.
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Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
Parents today must understand that hatred, bigotry and violence aren’t just things that children can learn directly from their upbringing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Then again, where today is the sitting Republican senator, representative or governor willing to call out the bigotries on his own side?
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
To many in the LGBTQ community, the attire and the slogan are symbols of bigotry and intolerance at a time when gay, lesbian and transgender rights are under growing attack.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
Parents today must understand that hatred, bigotry and violence aren’t just things that children can learn directly from their upbringing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Then again, where today is the sitting Republican senator, representative or governor willing to call out the bigotries on his own side?
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
To many in the LGBTQ community, the attire and the slogan are symbols of bigotry and intolerance at a time when gay, lesbian and transgender rights are under growing attack.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bigotry
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“Bigotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigotry. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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