intolerant: Meaning and Definition of

in•tol•er•ant

Pronunciation: (in-tol'ur-unt), [key]
— adj.
  1. not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
  2. unable or unwilling to tolerate or endure (usually fol. by of&hasp;): intolerant of very hot weather.
—n.
  1. an intolerant person; bigot.
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