Tolerant (Adjective)
Syllable division: tol·er·ant
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtɒl.ər.ənt/ US: /ˈtɑː.lɚ.ənt/
#3 Meaning: When you do not approve or agree with behavior of beliefs that are different from yours, but you are willing to accept them.
Example:
> My sister is more tolerant of the way I raise my children than my mother.
> The new government party is less tolerant of homeless people than some of the older parties.
#2 Meaning: Capable of dealing with anything unpleasant or inconvenient, or of persisting in the face of adversity.
Example:
> Shrubs are more tolerant of the wet soil than lavender.
> He is less tolerant of dogs than his wife.
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Indonesia has six religions with a variety of cultures, I’m proud to be an Indonesian because we’re able to live side by side with tolerance.
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I’m being tolerant with my neighbour since he was out of jail, his behaviour changed better.
A noble people is a tolerant people.
Good sentence Ligia!
Try saying: A noble person is a tolerant person
Please, be more tolerant with your younger brother.
Good sentence Nirvana!
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Most people are tolerant to other nations, other cultures.
I am more tolerant than my wife.