Tolerantinnen

Tolerantinnen is a feminine plural noun in German used to refer to women who are tolerant or who advocate tolerance. It is formed from the adjective tolerant with the feminine agent suffix -in, yielding the noun Tolerantin, and the plural Tolerantinnen. The masculine or mixed-gender equivalent is typically Toleranten.

Usage and context: The term appears in German-language journalism, academic writing, and political discourse when describing women who champion tolerance, openness, or pluralism. It can function as a label for a group or as a descriptive category of individuals. Because it is gendered, its use can carry social or ideological connotations depending on the context.

Language notes: The word illustrates how German forms agent nouns with gendered suffixes; in many contexts editors may choose neutral forms to avoid gender labeling, such as tolerante Menschen, depending on style and audience.

See also: Toleranz, Tolerant, tolerante Person.