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The definition of open minded is a willingness to try new things or to hear and consider new ideas.

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An example of an open minded person is one who listens to her opponent in a debate to see if the information makes sense or if she can change her mind.

See open-minded in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having a mind that is open to new ideas; free from prejudice or bias

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open-mindedly adverb
open-mindedness noun

See open-minded in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Receptive to new and different ideas or the opinions of others. See Synonyms at broad-minded.

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oˈpen-mindˈed·ly adverb

oˈpen-mindˈed·ness noun

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