Intolerance or prejudice toward people who hold different opinions, especially regarding religion, race, or other social groups.
From Old French 'bigot', possibly from an oath 'by God' or from Gothic 'bi goth' (by God). Originally referred to religious hypocrites, later expanding to all forms of intolerance.
The word 'bigot' may have originated from the Norman oath 'bi got' (by God), referring to people who swore religious oaths while acting hypocritically. Bigotry represents a fascinating psychological phenomenon where fear of difference creates rigid thinking patterns that resist contrary evidence.
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