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

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

Still, I was stunned by how hard it was to find like-minded fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But operating in secrecy, among like-minded people, the results are inevitable.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Brussels has said the update to the pact would make it easier for "like-minded partners" to export and invest in each other's markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Programs like ICQ and Hotline make it simple to set up communities of like-minded people with shared interests.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz