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bigotry

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big⋅ot⋅ry

  [big-uh-tree]
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–noun, plural -ries.
1. stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.
2. the actions, beliefs, prejudices, etc., of a bigot.
Origin:
1665–75; bigot + -ry, formation parallel to F bigoterie

Synonyms:
1. narrow-mindedness, bias, discrimination.
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big·ot·ry   (bĭg'ə-trē)   
n.  The attitude, state of mind, or behavior characteristic of a bigot; intolerance.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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