English Dictionary
Definition tolerant in British English
tolerant adjective
adjective
/ˈtɒlərənt/
1
willing to accept someone else's beliefs, way of life etc without criticizing them, even if you disagree with them
Example
a tolerant society
Example
Perhaps you need to be more tolerant of your neighbours.
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2
if plants or animals are tolerant of particular conditions, they are able to exist in those conditions
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