Games

Word of the Day

Video

Blog: Words at Play

My Faves

Dictionary

bigotry

noun big·ot·ry \ˈbi-gə-trē\

: bigoted acts or beliefs

plural big·ot·ries

Full Definition of BIGOTRY

: the state of mind of a bigot

: acts or beliefs characteristic of a bigot

See bigotry defined for English-language learners

See bigotry defined for kids

First Known Use of BIGOTRY

1632

Related to BIGOTRY

Synonyms: dogmatism, illiberalism, illiberality, illiberalness, intolerance, intolerantness, narrow-mindedness, opinionatedness, partisanship, sectarianism, small-mindedness

Antonyms: broad-mindedness, liberalism, liberality, open-mindedness, tolerance

Other Sociology Terms

bourgeois, ethos, eugenics, exurb, incommunicado, intelligentsia, megalopolis, metrosexual, mores, subculture

BIGOTRY Defined for Kids

bigotry

noun big·ot·ry \ˈbi-gə-trē\

Definition of BIGOTRY for Kids

: acts or beliefs characteristic of a bigot

Learn More About BIGOTRY

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for "bigotry"

Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "bigotry"

Nglish: Translation of "bigotry" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "bigotry" for Arabic speakers

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: bigottyPrevious Word in the Dictionary: bigotAll Words Near: bigotry

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up bigotry? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More