umbrella term
umbrella term · umbrella terms
общее понятие
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A term used to cover a broad category of things rather than a single specific itemA term used to cover a broad category of things rather than a single specific item.
Meaning
1 sensesA term used to cover a broad category of things rather than a single specific item.
“Cryptology” is an umbrella term that encompasses cryptography and cryptanalysis.
Today "queer" is an umbrella term for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people.
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By meaning 1
term covering a broad category of things:
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By meaning 1
term covering a broad category of things:
Forms
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