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tolerant environment

[/ˈtɒlərənt ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/]
noun phrasepl: tolerant environments / ambientes tolerantes
ambiente tolerante
1. A setting or context where diverse perspectives, beliefs, and identities are accepted and respected, with minimal discrimination or prejudice
The school strives to create a tolerant environment where all students feel welcome regardless of their background.
A escola se esforça para criar um ambiente tolerante onde todos os alunos se sintam bem-vindos independentemente de sua origem.
2. A workplace or social space that accommodates differences in culture, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics
Companies that foster a tolerant environment tend to have higher employee satisfaction and retention rates.
Empresas que promovem um ambiente tolerante tendem a ter taxas mais altas de satisfação e retenção de funcionários.
NYC Slang
chill environment / no-judgment zone
Synonyms
inclusive environmentwelcoming environmentaccepting environmentopen-minded settingambiente inclusivoambiente acolhedorambiente aceitador
Antonyms
intolerant environmenthostile environmentdiscriminatory environmentexclusionary settingambiente intoleranteambiente hostilambiente discriminatório

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente tolerante
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ambiente tolerante / clima de respeito
may also use 'clima de respeito' (climate of respect) in corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ambiente tolerante
standard usage with emphasis on social diversity
Portugal
ambiente tolerante / ambiente de tolerância
both variants used; 'ambiente de tolerância' slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

live and let live
come as you are
a level playing field
abraçar a diversidade (embrace diversity)
respeitar as diferenças (respect differences)
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