sectarianism

noun

Definition of sectarianismnext
as in bigotry
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices an ideological sectarianism that prevented the political party from ever being anything more than a fringe group

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  1. bigotry
  2. dogmatism
  3. parochialism
  4. intolerance
  5. illiberalism
  6. partisanship
Noun
  • 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
Definition of bigotry
Noun
  • Wishing for McConnell People who have resented McConnell’s dogmatism and partisanship would wish him back if Scott were to succeed him as leader next year.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2024
  • Playing a Good Hand George P. Shultz rescued the Reagan administration from its dogmatism.
    Robert W. Tucker, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2024
Definition of dogmatism
Noun
  • British parochialism finds echoes on the other side of the Channel, where European leaders, as a group, failed to sell the European way of life to their people.
    Camille Pecastaing, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2016
  • But his critics on the left, many of them of color, have long pointed out these very blind spots in his work—the parochialism of his politics and his reticence where Muslim, and particularly Palestinian, death and suffering were concerned.
    Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of parochialism
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  • Unintentional weight loss, shakes and tremors, heart palpitations, and heat intolerance are among some of the telltale signs of hyperthyroidism, says Dr. Erik Alexander, MD, the chief of the thyroid section at Brigham and Women's Hospital and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Routine digestion issues often develop with a disorder like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a food intolerance or allergy, or an infection.
    Cristina Mutchler, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of intolerance
Noun
  • Since the October 7th attacks in 2023, universities and college campuses have become front facing symbols for intolerance, illiberalism, and ideological echo chambers.
    Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • That lack of clarity and consensus in the face of increasing illiberalism and democratic backsliding weakens its position in the world, Sabanadze said.
    Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of illiberalism
Noun
  • Most were frustrated with political parties, partisanship, or the slow going process in the chambers.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The bill’s goal is to help overcome increasing partisanship around the passage of supplemental aid packages.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of partisanship
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