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Toleranzbereitschaft

readiness to tolerate, willingness to be tolerant

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Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

Toleranzbereitschaft emphasises the active, willing aspect of tolerance — not merely passive endurance but a genuine preparedness to accept difference. More specific than Toleranz alone. Appears in civic education, intercultural dialogue, and political discourse.

Examples

"Die Toleranzbereitschaft der Bürger ist eine Voraussetzung für das Zusammenleben in Vielfalt."

Natural Translation

Citizens' willingness to be tolerant is a prerequisite for living together in diversity.

Literal Translation

The tolerance-readiness of the citizens is a prerequisite for the living-together in diversity.

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