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broad–minded

adjective broad–mind·ed \ˈbrȯd-ˈmīn-dəd, -ˌmīn-\

: willing to accept opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that are unusual or different from your own

Full Definition of BROAD-MINDED

: tolerant of varied views

: inclined to condone minor departures from conventional behavior

— broad–mind·ed·ly adverb

— broad–mind·ed·ness noun

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1850

Synonyms: broad-minded, nonconventional, nonorthodox, nontraditional, open-minded, progressive, radical, unconventional, unorthodox

Antonyms: conservative, conventional, hidebound, nonprogressive, old-fashioned, orthodox, stodgy, traditional

BROAD-MINDEDNESS Defined for Kids

adjective broad–mind·ed \ˈbrȯd-ˈmīn-dəd\

: willing to consider unusual or different opinions, beliefs, and practices

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