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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In the most despicable clips, Agartha and Vril have become stand-ins for bigotry.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Segregation, bigotry and other Black struggles are examined as well.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 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 12 May. 2025.
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