bigotry

Definitions


[ˈbɪɡətri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction, in particular prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group
(e.g: the difficulties of combating prejudice and bigotry)


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Origin:
early 17th century (as bigottrie): from Old French bigoterie, from bigot




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