like-minded
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like-minded
Describes people who have the same or a very similar opinion, attitude, or interests.
Im Buchclub traf er endlich gleichgesinnte Menschen, mit denen er über Literatur diskutieren konnte.
At the book club, he finally met like-minded people with whom he could discuss literature.
The word is made up of 'gleich' (same) and 'gesinnt' (minded/disposed). 'Gesinnt' comes from 'der Sinn' (in the sense of mindset). Like-minded people therefore have the 'gleiche Gesinnung' (same attitude) or way of thinking.
Auf der Konferenz traf sie viele gleichgesinnte Wissenschaftler.
At the conference, she met many like-minded scientists.
'Gleichgesinnt' (like-minded) is almost always used to describe a relationship between several people. It is also often used as a noun: 'Gleichgesinnte' (plural) means 'people with the same attitude'.
Er sucht Gleichgesinnte für sein neues Umweltprojekt.
He is looking for like-minded people for his new environmental project.
The word is often combined with verbs of meeting and finding. Typical phrases are 'Gleichgesinnte treffen' (to meet like-minded people), 'Gleichgesinnte finden' (to find like-minded people), or 'sich mit Gleichgesinnten austauschen' (to exchange ideas with like-minded people).
Im Sportverein hat sie schnell Gleichgesinnte gefunden.
At the sports club, she quickly found like-minded people.
agreed / united
'Einig' and 'gleichgesinnt' both describe people thinking in a similar way. 'Einig' is often used for a specific question, decision, or opinion in a particular situation. 'Gleichgesinnt' more often describes a general attitude, similar interests, or similar values. Two people can be 'gleichgesinnt' because they often think in similar ways. But they are 'einig' on a particular matter when they really have the same opinion about it.
Bei dem Kurs trifft Maria viele gleichgesinnte Menschen, die sich für Umweltschutz interessieren.
In the course, Maria meets many like-minded people who are interested in environmental protection.
Im Nachbarschaftstreffen waren sich alle einig, dass der Hof sauberer werden muss.
At the neighborhood meeting, everyone agreed that the courtyard needed to be cleaner.