big tent
See also: big-tent
English[edit]
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Noun[edit]
- (idiomatic) A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of members or constituents.
- 1995, Elizabeth Gleick et al., "Sobering Times for A.A.," Time, 10 July:
- The newcomers often bring an array of ancillary problems to meetings, including emotional trauma and addiction to other drugs. As the organization metamorphoses, its supporters wonder whether A.A. [Alcoholics Anonymous] can or should be such a big tent.
- 1996, "Why Cowboys Became Kings," Newsweek, 8 Sept.:
- They are not a slice of Americana, as we usually say, but rather, a broad brush of it. While most of our successful sports franchises display some distinct personality, only the Cowboys offer the big tent.
- 1995, Elizabeth Gleick et al., "Sobering Times for A.A.," Time, 10 July:
- (attributive, sometimes hyphenated) Pertaining to, representing, or advocating such a group, philosophy, or movement.
- 2008 January 19, Mo Rocca, Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio:
- Kucinich is a pretty big tent kinda guy. He’s very liberal.
- 2008 January 19, Mo Rocca, Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!, National Public Radio:
