open-minded

adjective

/ˌəʊ.pənˈmaɪn.dɪd/

/ˌoʊ-/

Definition

C1 willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to your own: Doctors these days tend to be more open-minded about alternative medicine.Open-mindedJustice and fairness open-mindedness

/-nəs/ noun [U] › She has a reputation for open-mindedness and original thinking.Open-mindedJustice and fairness

(Definition of open-minded adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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Synonyms and related words:

broad-minded adjective
enlightened adjective
inclusive adjective
liberal adjective (SOCIETY)
liberal noun
live and let live idiom
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