Definitions
- Describing a lack of generosity or open-mindedness towards others. - Referring to a narrow-minded or intolerant attitude towards different ideas or beliefs. - Talking about a stingy or ungenerous behavior towards others.
- Referring to an intolerant or prejudiced attitude towards people of different races, religions, or beliefs. - Describing a narrow-minded or dogmatic approach to different ideas or opinions. - Talking about an unreasonable or irrational attachment to one's own beliefs or opinions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a narrow-minded attitude towards others.
- 2Both words imply a lack of openness to different ideas or beliefs.
- 3Both words can lead to discrimination or prejudice towards certain groups.
- 4Both words can be harmful to social cohesion and understanding.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Illiberality is more general and can refer to a lack of generosity or open-mindedness in various contexts, while bigotry specifically refers to intolerance or prejudice towards specific groups.
- 2Intensity: Bigotry implies a stronger and more extreme form of narrow-mindedness than illiberality.
- 3Target: Illiberality can be directed towards individuals or groups based on various factors, while bigotry is typically associated with discrimination towards people of different races, religions, or beliefs.
- 4Connotation: Illiberality has a more neutral connotation than bigotry, which is often associated with negative attitudes and behaviors towards marginalized groups.
Remember this!
Illiberality and bigotry both describe narrow-minded attitudes towards others, but bigotry is a more extreme form of intolerance and prejudice towards specific groups. While illiberality can be directed towards individuals or groups based on various factors, bigotry is typically associated with discrimination towards people of different races, religions, or beliefs.
