English · Emotions & Feelings
tolerant
/ˈtɒl.ər.ənt/
[/ˈtɒl.ər.ənt/]
accepting, broad-minded
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Willing to accept beliefs, behaviour, or people that differ from your own without disapproval.
Example
A tolerant society allows people of many faiths and backgrounds to live together peacefully.
A tolerant society allows people of many faiths and backgrounds to live together peacefully.
Etymology
From Latin 'tolerare' (to bear, endure), via the present participle 'tolerans', entering English in the 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in social, religious, and political contexts, and also about physical endurance of conditions.