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big tent
big tentn. A group, especially a political coalition, that accommodates people who have a wide range of beliefs, principles, or backgrounds.
big′-tent′ adj.big tent n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a. a political approach in which a party claims to be open to a wide spectrum of constituents and groupsb. (as modifier): big-tent politics. big tent
big tent1. noun A group, movement, or philosophy that appeals or caters to, or encompasses, the broadest and most diverse amount of members possible. We pride our church on being something of a big tent, welcoming any and all who wish to join us. The party is trying to establish itself as a big tent, broadening its aims to appeal to the widest amount of voters possible.2. adjective Appealing or catering to, or encompassing, the broadest and most diverse amount of members possible. Often hyphenated. In my opinion, their big-tent politics, while reaching more people, dilute the potency of their goals.See also: big, tenta big tent A big tent is a group such as a political party that includes people with a wide range of opinions. They argue that the party should be a big tent, whose only qualification for membership should be a common belief in lower taxes and smaller government.See also: big, tent |