The difference between Broad-minded and Tolerant

When used as adjectives, broad-minded means having an open mind, whereas tolerant means tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

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  1. Broad-minded as an adjective:

    Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity.

  1. Tolerant as an adjective:

    tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

    Examples:

    "He's pretty tolerant of different political views, but don't ask him about religion."

  2. Tolerant as an adjective:

    tending to withstand or survive

    Examples:

    "These plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight."

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