like-minded

American  

[lahyk-mahyn-did] / ˈlaɪkˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

1. having a similar or identical opinion, disposition, etc..

   a like-minded friend.

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like-minded British  

adjective

1. agreeing in opinions, goals, etc

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Other Word Forms

• like-mindedness
  noun
• like-mindedly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of like-minded

1520–30; like ¹ + minded ( def. 1 )

Explanation

When people are like-minded, they share similar opinions or preferences. If you’re really into kittens but all your friends like dogs, go to the cat show to meet like-minded people. Then you can chat about kittens all day long. Like-minded people stick together. If you love jousting, you might go to a Renaissance Faire to meet like-minded people. If you love Henry VIII, you might find like-minded friends to eat giant turkey legs with. If most of the citizens of your city agree about politics, it won't be surprising that your like-minded mayor is easily re-elected. Like-minded people get along.

Example Sentences

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like-minded

Instead he suggested like-minded nations should club together to create a new form of multilateral global governance in an increasingly turbulent world where – in the minds of some others - might is right.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

But it has taken time for Tarlov to gain credibility among like-minded pundits and thought leaders on the political left.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

He and his like-minded colleagues should welcome statutory reinforcement of that tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

"In order to do so Japan will build and expand multilayered networks among allies and like-minded countries, and enhance interconnectivity with like-minded countries and others in every area."

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

They forwarded leaflets to other like-minded students in Berlin, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Vienna, who also distributed them.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti