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fair-minded

adjective
fair-mind·ed | \ ˈfer-ˌmīn-dəd \

Definition of fair-minded 

: marked by impartiality and honesty : just, unprejudiced

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fair-mindedness noun

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1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fair-minded was in 1645

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fair-minded

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English Language Learners Definition of fair-minded

: having or showing an honest and fair way of thinking

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