"closedminded" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more closedminded [comparative], most closedminded [superlative]
Etymology: From closed + minded. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|closed|minded}} closed + minded Head templates: {{en-adj}} closedminded (comparative more closedminded, superlative most closedminded)
  1. Alternative form of close-minded. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: close-minded Derived forms: closedmindedly, closedmindedness
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