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tolerant

tol·er·ant

tolerant

 
 
pronunciation:
ta l rnt
features:
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part of speech: adjective
definition: willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs.
They moved to a new country where the people were tolerant of their religion.
synonyms:
liberal, open-minded, understanding
antonyms:
intolerant
similar words:
lenient
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derivation: tolerantly (adv.)