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English Dictionary: intolerant by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
intolerant
adj
  1. unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion [ant: tolerant]
  2. narrow-minded about cherished opinions
    Synonym(s): illiberal, intolerant
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Intolerant \In*tol"er*ant\, a. [L. intolerans, -antis: cf. F.
      intol[82]rant. 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.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Intolerant \In*tol"er*ant\, n.
      An intolerant person; a bigot.
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