Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

at-large

adjective

/ˈat-ˈlärj/

Definition

Referring to someone who is not in custody or who has not been specifically confined; generally, or as a whole.

Examples

The criminal is still at-large, and the police are urging the public to stay vigilant.
She was elected as a member of the council at-large, representing the entire community.

Meaning

The term ‘at-large’ can describe a person who is free and has not been captured or someone involved in a broader sense, representing a larger group or area.