B2nounsocietyphilosophy
US/ˈtɑː.lər.əns/
UK/ˈtɒl.ər.əns/
willingness to accept people or ideas that are different from your own; also the ability to endure something
In context
Schools should teach tolerance of different religions and cultures.
He has a low tolerance for noise, so he lives in the countryside.
The company has zero tolerance for cheating of any kind.
Words that go with tolerance
adjective + noun
- religious toleranceThe country is proud of its religious tolerance.
- zero toleranceThe school has a zero tolerance policy on bullying.
- low toleranceChildren often have a low tolerance for boredom.
noun + preposition
- tolerance ofTolerance of other views is vital in a debate.
verb + noun
- promote toleranceThe festival aims to promote tolerance.
- show toleranceLeaders should show tolerance toward critics.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is very tolerance to other cultures.Correct: She is very tolerant of other cultures.