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
Over time, however, that bigotry has not only grown more pronounced but also broader in scope, leading her to recently target not only trans people but also asexual people.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
The result of antisemitism is always more hatred and bigotry.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The aim is to let students know that local displays displaying the No Place for Hate sign support the students in fighting bigotry and bullying.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Historians have labored to document the bigotry and violence that Chinese immigrants endured, seeking to incorporate them into the broader narrative of America’s multiracial democracy.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
The result of antisemitism is always more hatred and bigotry.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The aim is to let students know that local displays displaying the No Place for Hate sign support the students in fighting bigotry and bullying.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Historians have labored to document the bigotry and violence that Chinese immigrants endured, seeking to incorporate them into the broader narrative of America’s multiracial democracy.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigotry
intolerance
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Keep in mind, drinking raw milk will not cure lactose intolerance, allergies, or asthma.—
Parents,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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For those with soy allergies or intolerance, this missing word on the cans’ packaging could be dangerous.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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“Bigotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigotry. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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