Bigot

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪɡət/

Definitions of bigot

noun a person who is prejudiced or biased

Example Sentences

A1 A bigot is someone who is intolerant of other people's beliefs.

A2 The new student was labeled a bigot for making offensive comments about different cultures.

B1 The politician's remarks were criticized for being bigoted and discriminatory.

B2 It is important to challenge bigotry and promote acceptance and understanding.

C1 The professor's research focused on the psychology of prejudice and bigotry.

C2 The CEO's bigoted views led to backlash from employees and customers alike.

Examples of bigot in a Sentence

formal The politician was criticized for his bigoted remarks towards a certain ethnic group.

informal I can't believe she's such a bigot, always making offensive comments about others.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a close-minded bigot.

figurative His bigotry towards new ideas is hindering progress in the company.

Grammatical Forms of bigot

• past tense: bigoted
• plural: bigots
• comparative: more bigoted
• superlative: most bigoted
• present tense: bigot
• future tense: will bigot
• perfect tense: have bigoted
• continuous tense: is bigoting
• singular: bigot
• positive degree: bigot
• infinitive: to bigot
• gerund: bigoting
• participle: bigoted

Origin and Evolution of bigot

First Known Use: 1598 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bigot' originated from the Old French word 'bigot', which meant 'an excessively religious person'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bigot' shifted from being solely about religious zealotry to encompassing intolerance or prejudice towards those holding different beliefs or opinions.