Phrase guide

catch-all term

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A broad, general word or category that includes many different things, used when grouping diverse items or concepts without being specific.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Terms like "miscellaneous," "culture," or "globalization" might serve as catch-all terms.
  • See also: catch-all

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Antonyms: none provided

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