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Definition of big tent noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

big tent

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/ˌbɪɡ ˈtent/
 
/ˌbɪɡ ˈtent/
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  1. a group or philosophy that accepts and includes individuals and organizations that have a wide variety of opinions or styles synonym broad church
    • The movement soon became a big tent under which many campaign groups gathered.
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