big tent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of constituents or members, or views.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɪɡ ˈtɛnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-big tent.wav En-us-big tent.oga

Word forms

big tent big tents big-tent

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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