as in sectarianism
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
the narrow-mindedness of some people prevents them from seeing that not all changes are for the worse
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Noun
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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.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025 -
The result of antisemitism is always more hatred and bigotry.—
Nicole Russell,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Biodiversity also helps protect against disease, drought intolerance and promotes better soil health.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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By Sara Coughlin Since most day-to-day bloating isn’t caused by a food intolerance, an elimination diet probably won’t benefit you much.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Narrow-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow-mindedness. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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