big tent
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noun
- A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of constituents or members, or views.
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Etymology
From big (adjective) + tent, originally referring to a large tent set up to hold a public event attended by many people such as a circus or a religious meeting.
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