toleration
gb/tˌɑlɚˈeɪʃən/ us/tˌɑlɚˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
~ 10000
tolerancia, megtűrés, tűrés, tűrőképesség
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
tolerancia
B2
megtűrés
C1
Usage pattern:
toleration of [beliefs/behavior/group]
The edict marked a new era of religious toleration in the kingdom.
A rendelet a vallási tolerancia új korszakát hozta el a királyságban.
A healthy democracy depends on the toleration of political opposition.
Az egészséges demokrácia a politikai ellenzék megtűrésén múlik.
He praised the city for its long tradition of cultural toleration.
The report criticized the government’s toleration of corruption in local offices.
Over time, social norms shifted toward greater toleration of different lifestyles.
Learner examples
The law brought more toleration of different religions.
A törvény nagyobb toleranciát hozott a különböző vallások iránt.
Many people want more toleration of minority groups.
Sokan nagyobb toleranciát szeretnének a kisebbségi csoportok iránt.
Toleration of other opinions is important in a free country.
There was little toleration of political protest in that period.
The new rules show greater toleration of different ways of living.
Common mistake:
Learners often use *toleration* when *tolerance* is more natural in modern English. In everyday speech, people usually say "religious tolerance" or "tolerance of different views". *Toleration* sounds more formal, historical, or legal, and is common in phrases like "religious toleration" or "a policy of toleration".
Meaning
official or social allowance of differences
Collocations
religious toleration
|policy of toleration
|toleration of dissent
|call for greater toleration
|limits of toleration
|spirit of toleration
Synonyms
tolerance (More common in modern English; slightly broader and less tied to formal policy or legal context.)
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acceptance (Suggests a more positive, welcoming attitude, while "toleration" can imply reluctantly allowing something.)
Antonyms
intolerance (Refers to refusal to allow different beliefs or practices; directly contrasts with the idea of allowing them.)
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persecution (Describes active, often violent mistreatment because of beliefs or identity, which is the opposite of allowing them.)
Themes
society
|politics
|law
|religion
|relationships
Definition
The act of allowing ideas or ways of life that you do not like, especially when done by a government or a whole society.
The practice or policy of allowing beliefs, practices, or behavior that one disapproves of, especially when done by a government, institution, or society, instead of suppressing them.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
2
tűrés
B2
tűrőképesség
B2
Usage pattern:
toleration of [pain/discomfort/conditions]
His quiet toleration of constant pain impressed the medical staff.
Az, ahogy szó nélkül tűrte az állandó fájdalmat, lenyűgözte az orvosi személyzetet.
The job demands a high level of toleration of stress and uncertainty.
A munka nagyfokú stressz- és bizonytalanságtűrést követel meg.
Her long toleration of poor working conditions finally came to an end.
Learner examples
He showed great toleration of the pain after surgery.
A műtét után nagy fájdalomtűrésről tett tanúbizonyságot.
The work needs toleration of long, boring hours.
A munkához el kell viselni a hosszú, unalmas órákat.
Her toleration of stress was very strong.
The athletes’ toleration of hard training was amazing.
Common mistake:
Modern English strongly prefers *tolerance* or *endurance* for this idea. Phrases like "tolerance of pain" or "pain tolerance" are much more common than "toleration of pain". Using *toleration* here may sound unusual or old-fashioned.
Meaning
patient endurance of hardship
Collocations
toleration of pain
|toleration of discomfort
|remarkable toleration of hardship
|toleration of long hours
Synonyms
endurance (Emphasizes strength and ability to continue despite difficulty, not specifically linked to disapproval.)
Antonyms
complaint (Highlights reacting verbally and negatively to hardship instead of calmly enduring it.)
Themes
health
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of staying calm and not complaining when you feel pain or something unpleasant for a long time.
The act of enduring pain, suffering, or other unpleasant conditions without complaint.
Grammar
Dictionary form
toleration
IPA
GB/tˌɑlɚˈeɪʃən/
US/tˌɑlɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
tol - er - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: toleration
- Plural: toleration
Word family
Expressions
limits of toleration
1/lˈɪmɪts əv tˌɑlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
boundary of what will be allowed
The level or point at which a person, group, or state will stop allowing certain behavior or ideas.
Examples
- The debate focused on the limits of toleration in a free society.
- Acts of violence clearly lie beyond the limits of toleration for any democratic government.
policy of toleration
1/pˈɑlɪsi əv tˌɑlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official decision to allow something
A formal decision by a government or organization to allow certain behavior or beliefs, even if many people do not like them.
Examples
- The government adopted a policy of toleration toward peaceful political protests.
- For many years, the authorities followed a policy of toleration rather than strict enforcement.
religious toleration
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs tˌɑlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
allowing different religions to exist
A rule, policy, or way of thinking that lets people follow any religion without being punished or hurt for it.
Examples
- The new constitution guarantees religious toleration for all citizens.
- Periods of religious toleration were often followed by sudden waves of persecution.
- The museum’s exhibit explains how religious toleration slowly developed in Europe.