Noun
(idiomatic) A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of members or constituents.
(attributive, sometimes hyphenated) Pertaining to, representing, or advocating such a group, philosophy, or movement.
big-tent
(attributive) Alternative spelling of big tent
big-tent
And so class will some day supplant race in world affairs. Race war will then be merely a side-show to the gigantic class war which will be waged in the big tent we call the world. Ralph Bunche
Make no mistake about it. These are not 'kookie' birds. Right now the greatest player, the big tent on the political scene in America, is called the Tea Party movement. Dick Armey
The more you focus on sex without love, and drugs and violence, lifestyle of intimidation and recycling, the less energy you spend on opening up the big tent. Jesse Jackson
What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share. Jesse Jackson
But as usual you readers asserted your own distinct taste as well, particularly your enduring love for critically acclaimed big-tent indie rock. Source: Internet
In our earlier years, he favored a big-tent Salon, running conservative columnists like Andrew Sullivan and David Horowitz. Source: Internet