Word
bigotry
Phoneticsbig·otry
US/ˈbɪɡətɹi/
UK/bˈɪɡətɹi/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. strong and unfair dislike of people who have different beliefs, a different race, or a different background.
n. intolerant prejudice or fanaticism, particularly directed toward members of a different racial, religious, or social group.
Examples
“His bigotry made it hard for him to listen.”
“The committee worked to reduce bigotry in the workplace by promoting diversity training.”
“Historical accounts often reveal how religious bigotry fueled conflicts that lasted for generations, shaping borders and identities.”
Examples
simple
“His bigotry made it hard for him to listen.”
contextual
“The committee worked to reduce bigotry in the workplace by promoting diversity training.”
complex
“Historical accounts often reveal how religious bigotry fueled conflicts that lasted for generations, shaping borders and identities.”
Real-World Examples
“However, its meaning is defined and well understood to be bigotry against Jews in particular.” Etymology
From French bigoterie, from bigot. By surface analysis, bigot + -ry.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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