broad-mindedly


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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.
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Adv. 1. broad-mindedly - in a broad-minded manner; "the authorities broad-mindedly permitted the opening of a center for teenagers"
narrow-mindedly, small-mindedly - in a narrow-minded manner; "narrow-mindedly, the authorities closed down the cafe where teenagers used to hang out"
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