Meaning of the word intolerance in English

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intolerance

US /ɪnˈtɑː.lɚ.əns/
UK /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.əns/
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Noun

1.

unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own

Example:
Religious intolerance can lead to social conflict.
The government must not show intolerance toward peaceful protesters.
2.

an inability to eat a food or take a drug without becoming ill

Example:
He has a severe lactose intolerance.
Food intolerance can cause various digestive problems.
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