at large
Meaning
Prepositional phrase
- On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.
- In full, fully.
- In general; as a whole.
- Having an electorate across multiple districts.
Related
Similar words
Origin
- From Middle English at large (compare Middle English ben at large). Compare Old French au large (“at liberty” and other senses).
Modern English dictionary
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