like-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
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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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Advocates of reopening talks with the EU said Reykjavík should expand cooperation with like-minded partners as an insurance policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 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
The Times section is where Weiss first made her name as anti-woke contrarian before she launched the like-minded digital news site the Free Press, which was acquired last year by CBS News parent Paramount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
He said boosting defence, "reinforcing its alliance with the United States, and expanding collaboration with like-minded countries" was part of "building multi-layered deterrence critical for ensuring that no new war breaks out in this region".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Indeed, his increased persistence of late may even be my employer's way of urging me all the more to respond in a like-minded spirit.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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