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large-mind·ed

(lärj′mīn′dĭd)

adj.

Marked by breadth or tolerance of views; broad-minded.

large′-mind′ed·ly adv.

large′-mind′ed·ness n.

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large-minded

adj

generous or liberal in attitudes

ˌlarge-ˈmindedly adv

ˌlarge-ˈmindedness n

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large′-mind′ed

adj.

being tolerant; broad-minded.

[1715–25]

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Adj.

large-minded - showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions"

liberal, tolerant, broad

broad-minded - inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own; "a judge who is broad-minded but even-handed"

Translations

large-minded

adj → aufgeschlossen

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