(ทอล'เลอเร'เชิน) n. ความอดทน, ความทนทาน, การมีรัฐบาลยอมให้มีการนับถือศาสนาอื่นที่ไม่ใช่ศาสนาประจำชาติ., See Also: tolerationism n. tolerationist n., Syn. tolerance
(n) a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations, Syn. acceptance, sufferance, Example:all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
n. [ L. toleratio: cf. OF. toleration. ] 1. The act of tolerating; the allowance of that which is not wholly approved. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Specifically, the allowance of religious opinions and modes of worship in a state when contrary to, or different from, those of the established church or belief. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Hence, freedom from bigotry and severity in judgment of the opinions or belief of others, especially in respect to religious matters. [ 1913 Webster ]