1 ~ (of sb/sth) (disapproving) not willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own
OPPTOLERANT:
She was intolerant of others who were less efficient than her.
2 ~ (of sth) (technical) not able to eat particular foods, use particular medicines, etc.
intolerance noun [U]:
religious intolerance * food allergy and intolerance
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