bigotry

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   intolerant prejudice against people because of their identity, beliefs, or membership in a group

   The policy was condemned as an expression of religious bigotry.

2. 2
   noun

   strong and unreasonable attachment to one's own opinions, with refusal to consider other views

   The debate descended into dogmatism and bigotry instead of a fair exchange of evidence.

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French bigoterie and reinforced by English bigot + -ry. The deeper origin of bigot is disputed. Bigotry first emphasized obstinate religious zeal or intolerance and broadened to entrenched prejudice against people, groups, or beliefs.

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