Tolerant
(adjective)
- Willing to accept or tolerate people or things that are different from oneself.
- Showing patience and understanding towards those who hold different opinions or beliefs.
- Able to withstand or endure something, such as a particular environment or condition.
Origin:
The word tolerant comes from the latin word "tolerantem" which means to endure or bear.
Examples:
- She was tolerant of other people's beliefs and customs.
- He was known for being tolerant of other people's opinions.
- The city was more tolerant of diversity than the small town.
- The plant was tolerant of the dry and hot climate.
- The society was not tolerant of those who held different beliefs.