The difference between Broad-minded and Progressive

When used as adjectives, broad-minded means having an open mind, whereas progressive means favouring or promoting progress.

Progressive is also noun with the meaning: a person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.

check bellow for the other definitions of Broad-minded and Progressive

  1. Broad-minded as an adjective:

    Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity.

  1. Progressive as an adjective:

    Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.

  2. Progressive as an adjective:

    Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.

  3. Progressive as an adjective:

    Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods.

    Examples:

    "a progressive politician"

    "progressive business leadership"

  4. Progressive as an adjective:

    Of or relating to progressive education.

    Examples:

    "a progressive school"

  5. Progressive as an adjective (of an income tax or other tax):

    Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases.

  6. Progressive as an adjective:

    Advancing in severity.

    Examples:

    "progressive paralysis"

  7. Progressive as an adjective:

    liberal (politically)

  8. Progressive as an adjective:

    continuous

  1. Progressive as a noun:

    A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.

  2. Progressive as a noun (grammar):

    A progressive verb; a verb used the progressive tense and generally conjugated as to end in -ing.

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