Bigot

Noun

Definition: A person who is intolerant or prejudiced, especially in matters of religion, race, or politics.

Synonyms: Fanatic, Extremist, Dogmatist

Antonyms: Open-minded, Tolerant, Unbiased

Examples:

He is such a bigot, refusing to accept any other viewpoint.
The leader's speeches were filled with bigotry, fueling hatred among his followers.

Mnemonics:

'Bigot' rhymes with 'grow it' - bigots are unwilling to grow their understanding or perspective.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word 'bigot' originated in the late 16th century from the French word 'bigot', which was used to refer to excessively religious or hypocritical people.

Historical Usage:

The term initially referred to religious hypocrites in France and was later extended to describe people who were intolerant or prejudiced in other areas as well.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Bigotry of the highest order"

Explanation:

Refers to extreme and intense prejudice or intolerance, implying a particularly severe level of bigotry.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Using the term 'bigot' interchangeably with 'hypocrite'.

Explanation:

While a bigot can be hypocritical, the term specifically refers to someone who is intolerant or prejudiced. Hypocrisy does not necessarily imply bigotry.