blanket term
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Meaning · English
A term that encompasses a broad range of concepts or ideas
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: a term that covers everything like a blanket
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The phrase 'alternative medicine' is a blanket term for many different therapies
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “blanket term” mean?
A term that encompasses a broad range of concepts or ideas Literally: a term that covers everything like a blanket
Is “blanket term” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.