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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A group, especially a political coalition, that accommodates people who have a wide range of beliefs, principles, or backgrounds.

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  • noun idiomatic A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of members or constituents.
  • noun attributive, sometimes hyphenated Pertaining to, representing, or advocating such a group, philosophy, or movement.

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