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bigot

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈbɪɡət// UK //bˈɪɡət// big·ot Archaic

n. a person who has very strong, unreasonable opinions and refuses to listen to anyone with different ideas. This word usually describes someone who is prejudiced against a specific group of people.

n. a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to their own opinions and prejudices. Refers specifically to those who treat members of a different group with hatred or intolerance.


SIMPLE

He is a narrow-minded bigot who refuses to change his views.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician was widely condemned as a bigot after making several intolerant remarks about the immigrant community.

COMPLEX

The novel explores how a small-town bigot is forced to confront his deep-seated prejudices when his own family members challenge his exclusionary worldview.

Usage

Often used as a strong term of disapproval in social and political contexts.

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