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Meaning of Intolerance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ɪnˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns

Definitions

  1. The state of being intolerant.
    uncountable
  2. Extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; of a food that is generally considered edible, an individual inability to digest it.
    countable

Equivalents

Examples

“Religious intolerance is a serious problem in Brazil.”
“By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.”
“lactose intolerance”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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