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Dictionary: broad-mind·ed   (brôd'mīn'dĭd)
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adj.
Having or characterized by tolerant or liberal views.

broad-mindedly broad'-mind'ed·ly adv.
broad-mindedness broad'-mind'ed·ness n.

SYNONYMS   broad-minded, broad, liberal, open-minded, tolerant. 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


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    Not narrow or conservative in thought, expression, or conduct: broad, liberal, open-minded, progressive, tolerant. See attitude/good attitude/bad attitude/neutral attitude, wide/narrow.

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Definition: liberal
Antonyms: close-minded, small-minded

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: incapable of being shocked
  Synonym: unshockable

Meaning #2: inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own
  Antonym: narrow-minded (meaning #2)

 
 
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