Definition of Intolerance
Intolerance
in·tol·er·ance
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the quality or state of refusing or being unwilling to accept other people's beliefs/views or behavior if it differs from one's own, or an instance of this;
e.g. His religious intolerance causes him to turn hostile with anyone who is of a different faith.
(noun)
the quality of being unusually sensitive to a food/drink or some other substance to the point of being unable to consume/ingest it without suffering from negative effects;
e.g. For a lot of people, a food intolerance can force them to give up some of their favorite foods.
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