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Definition of overarching adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

overarching

adjective

/ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃɪŋ/

/ˌəʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/

[usually before noun] (formal)

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very important, because it includes or influences many things
- an overarching aim/concept/issue
- the overarching themes of violence and disorder
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Overarching is used with these nouns:
theme
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