bigotry

noun

big·​ot·​ry ˈbi-gə-trē 

plural bigotries

1

: obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot

overcoming his own bigotry

2

: acts or beliefs characteristic of a bigot

racial bigotry

will not tolerate bigotry in our organization

Synonyms

• intolerance
• prejudice
• sectarianism
• dogmatism
• illiberality
• bias
• narrow-mindedness
• illiberalism
• partisanship
• small-mindedness

Examples of bigotry in a Sentence

a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments

Recent Examples on the Web

These creatures are instantly subjected to bigotry and exploitation, carrying a metaphor that becomes a kind of revolving door. —Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025

The main hurdle the prosecution faces is convincing the jury that he was primarily motivated not by opposition to Israel, the country, but by religious bigotry. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2025

Parts of its past are marred by injustice, avarice and bigotry. —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025

Ah, the old one-two punch of bigotry and extortion. —Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

see bigot

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bigotry

noun

big·​ot·​ry ˈbig-ə-trē 

plural bigotries

1

: the state of mind of a bigot

2

: behavior or beliefs characteristic of a bigot