What does CAGOT mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A member of a hereditary outcast community found in the Pyrenees region of France and Spain.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkæɡɑt/
• UK: /ˈkæɡət/

Origin and Usage

The origin of the word "cagot" is unclear, but it is believed to have originated from a term used to describe a group of people who were considered to be social outcasts in medieval Europe. The cagots were often discriminated against and subjected to various forms of social and economic exclusion. Today, the term is considered to be offensive and is rarely used.

Synonyms

• None

Related Words

• Agita
• Cadge
• Caged
• Cages
• Cajon

Example Sentences

• He was born into a family of cagots and faced discrimination throughout his life.
• The cagots were often denied access to churches and other public places.
• Today, the term "cagot" is considered to be offensive and should not be used.