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blanket term

idiom
Meaning

A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things.


Examples
SIMPLE

Vegetables is a blanket term for many different types of plants.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager used the blanket term office supplies to describe everything from pens to expensive printers.

COMPLEX

Scholars often criticize the use of such a broad blanket term, arguing that it obscures the distinct cultural differences between the various groups being studied.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    put a blanket over

    Make (something) seem less serious.

  2. 02

    term of years

    The lease under which that estate in land is held.

  3. 03

    term of years absolute

    The lease under which that estate in land is held.

  4. 04

    term of years determinable

    The lease under which that estate in land was held.

  5. 05

    term out

    To finish the term.

  6. 06

    throw a wet blanket on

    To discredit; to spoil or disparage.

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