sectarianism

noun

Definition of sectarianismnext
as in bigotry
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices an ideological sectarianism that prevented the political party from ever being anything more than a fringe group

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  1. bigotry
  2. dogmatism
  3. parochialism
  4. intolerance
  5. illiberalism
  6. partisanship
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  • First and perhaps most importantly, connect and reconnect with people who share our values — who want a decent society, who reject bigotry, who treat people equally and respectfully, who seek social justice, and who keep in mind the common good.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Unfortunately, incidents like this reveal a troubling hypocrisy from the radicalized political left, which frequently accuses those on the right of bigotry and intolerance without evidence.
    Stepheny Price, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bigotry
Noun
  • Wishing for McConnell People who have resented McConnell’s dogmatism and partisanship would wish him back if Scott were to succeed him as leader next year.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2024
  • Playing a Good Hand George P. Shultz rescued the Reagan administration from its dogmatism.
    Robert W. Tucker, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2024
Definition of dogmatism
Noun
  • British parochialism finds echoes on the other side of the Channel, where European leaders, as a group, failed to sell the European way of life to their people.
    Camille Pecastaing, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2016
  • But his critics on the left, many of them of color, have long pointed out these very blind spots in his work—the parochialism of his politics and his reticence where Muslim, and particularly Palestinian, death and suffering were concerned.
    Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of parochialism
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  • Advocates of raw milk make other arguments too: that skipping the pasteurization process can cure lactose intolerance, prevent osteoporosis, and provide superior nutrition, all claims the FDA and others dispute.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
  • And here’s a bonus for travelers with celiac or gluten intolerance: this ancient bread is naturally gluten free.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of intolerance
Noun
  • Since the October 7th attacks in 2023, universities and college campuses have become front facing symbols for intolerance, illiberalism, and ideological echo chambers.
    Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • That lack of clarity and consensus in the face of increasing illiberalism and democratic backsliding weakens its position in the world, Sabanadze said.
    Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of illiberalism
Noun
  • Over the ensuing 75 years, however, that electoral map has slowly, but inexorably, inverted, thanks to changes in the U.S. economy that have opened the door for cultural politics to drive Americans’ partisanship.
    Stephanie Ternullo / Made by History, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The party's losses this year have resulted in a national Senate map that is almost completely dictated by presidential partisanship.
    G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of partisanship
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