at large
Meaning
- On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.
- (obsolete) In full, fully.
- In general; as a whole.
- Having an electorate across multiple districts.
Synonyms
in a broad way
Translations
libre
suelto
im Großen und GanzenEtymology
In summary
From Middle English at large (“at liberty or freedom”) (compare Middle English ben at large (“to be at one's liberty, be free”)). Compare Old French au large (“at liberty” and other senses).
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