bigotedly
|big-ot-ed-ly|
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/ˈbɪɡətɪdli/
(bigoted)
narrow-mindedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bigoted' originates from the French word 'bigot', which was used to describe a religious hypocrite.
Historical Evolution
'bigot' was adopted into English in the 16th century, and the adjective form 'bigoted' evolved from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bigot' referred to a religious hypocrite, but it has evolved to describe someone with strong, unreasonable beliefs.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions, especially about race, religion, or politics.
He spoke bigotedly about the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45