intolerance
noun/ɪnˈtɑlərəns/
Frequency rank: #8,028 most common English word
Meaning
Unwillingness to accept beliefs, behaviors, or people different from oneself.
Example sentence
The community worked hard to fight intolerance and promote respect for all people.
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