INTOLERANTS

Noun

intolerants

plural of intolerant

Source: Wiktionary


INTOLERANT

In*tol"er*ant, a. Etym: [L. intolerans, -antis: cf. F. intolérant. See In- not, and Tolerant.]

1. Not enduring; not able to endure. The powers of human bodies being limited and intolerant of excesses. Arbuthnot.

2. Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment, especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship; unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted. Religion, harsh, intolerant, austere, Parent of manners like herself severe. Cowper.

In*tol"er*ant, n.

Definition: An intolerant person; a bigot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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