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Definition intolerant in British English

intolerant adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈtɒlərənt/
1

not willing to accept behaviour, beliefs, or opinions that are different from your own

Example

This ban is a sad reflection of an intolerant society.

Example

He's very intolerant of people who smoke.

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2

unable to eat a particular type of food because it makes you ill

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Definition intolerant in British English