English Dictionary

big tent

名詞

慣用表現 限定用法

(idiomatic) A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of members or constituents.

日本語の意味

幅広い支持層や多様な意見を取り込むことを目指す政治、社会運動や団体を意味する。 / 様々な背景や考えを持つ人々を包含し、広範な支持を狙う思想や政党などを指す。

The coalition presented itself as a big tent that welcomed members from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.

その連合は、多様な背景や信条を持つ人々を受け入れる包括的な連合であると自らを位置づけた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of members or constituents.

The newcomers often bring an array of ancillary problems to meetings, including emotional trauma and addiction to other drugs. As the organization metamorphoses, its supporters wonder whether A.A. [Alcoholics Anonymous] can or should be such a big tent.

意味（2）

(attributive, sometimes hyphenated) Pertaining to, representing, or advocating such a group, philosophy, or movement.

Kucinich is a pretty big tent kinda guy. He’s very liberal.

big tents （ plural ）