n.
Pronunciation: ' bi-g ə t
Function: noun
Etymology: French, hypocrite, bigot
Date: 1660
: a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance
– big · ot · ed \ -g ə -t ə d \ adjective
– big · ot · ed · ly adverb