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broad-minded

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broad-mind⋅ed

  [brawd-mahyn-did]
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–adjective
free from prejudice or bigotry; unbiased; liberal; tolerant.
Origin:
1590–1600

Related forms:
broad-mind⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
broad-mind⋅ed⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
open-minded, catholic, flexible; permissive.

Antonyms:
narrow-minded, biased, bigoted, intolerant.
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broad-mind·ed   (brôd'mīn'dĭd)
adj.  Having or characterized by tolerant or liberal views.
broad'-mind'ed·ly adv., broad'-mind'ed·ness n.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean having or showing an inclination to respect views and beliefs that differ from one's own: a broad-minded judge; showed broad sympathies; a liberal cleric; open-minded impartiality; a tolerant attitude.
Antonym: narrow-minded
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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