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
The bigotry was on full display and yet something… resonated.
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Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 14 Nov. 2024
Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe got most of the attention for his racist routine, but the event was filled with bigotry and obscene references.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Forgive us for suspecting their guiding moral principle might not be outrage at bigotry, but fear of losing elections.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 29 Oct. 2024
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Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 14 Nov. 2024
Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe got most of the attention for his racist routine, but the event was filled with bigotry and obscene references.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Forgive us for suspecting their guiding moral principle might not be outrage at bigotry, but fear of losing elections.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Bigotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigotry. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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