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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

Example

plants that are tolerant of dry sandy soil

Definition tolerant in British English