Bigotry

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪɡətri/

Definitions of bigotry

noun intolerance towards those who hold different opinions from oneself

Example Sentences

A1 Bigotry is wrong.

A2 She faced bigotry in her workplace.

B1 The politician's speech was filled with bigotry.

B2 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for bigotry.

C1 Systemic bigotry continues to be a major issue in society.

C2 The author's novel explores the themes of bigotry and discrimination.

Examples of bigotry in a Sentence

formal Bigotry has no place in a civilized society.

informal I can't stand people who are full of bigotry.

slang Don't be such a bigot, man.

figurative Hatred is the fuel that feeds the fire of bigotry.

Grammatical Forms of bigotry

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

Origin and Evolution of bigotry

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'bigotry' originated from the Middle French word 'bigoterie' which meant religious hypocrisy or fanaticism.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bigotry' has expanded to include intolerance or prejudice towards those who hold different beliefs, not just limited to religious fanaticism.