bigotry
noun/ˈbɪɡətri/
Frequency rank: #8,362 most common English word
Meaning
Stubborn intolerance or prejudice toward people of different groups, beliefs, or backgrounds.
Example sentence
The community came together to speak out against bigotry of any kind.
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