bigoted
|big/ot/ed|
B2
/ˈbɪɡətɪd/
(bigot)
intolerant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bigoted' originates from the word 'bigot', which is believed to have come from the French word 'bigot', meaning 'hypocrite'.
Historical Evolution
'bigot' was used in Old French to describe a religious hypocrite and eventually became the modern English word 'bigot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hypocrite', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intolerant person'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one's own opinions and a prejudiced intolerance of the opinions of others.
He was known for his bigoted views on immigration.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 16:22