at large
idiomPart oflarge
at large — idiom
1. as a whole; in general.
1.idiom
Definition
as a whole; in general.
Example
The problem affects society at large, not just young people.
The announcement was welcomed by the public at large.
2. used to describe a dangerous person or animal that has not been caught.
2.idiom
Definition
used to describe a dangerous person or animal that has not been caught.
Example
The police warned that the escaped prisoner is still at large.