in general

1. Referring to a group of persons or a subject as a whole, as opposed to particular ones. For example, I am speaking about contracts in general , or Girls in general mature at a younger age than boys . [Late 1300s] For an antonym, see in particular .

2. For the most part; commonly, usually. For example, In general the children behaved very well , or Our winters are quite mild in general . [Early 1700s]

Example Sentences

Cultural pessimism and an obsession with culture in general: This relates to fascism’s false nostalgia and its discomfort with the pluralism and nonconformity of liberal society.

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Private payrolls, in general, may have ticked higher in recent weeks.

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It’s “against the spirit of sport in general,” Ms. Hall adds.

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Most of Stephen’s books are a song to empathy in general, and denouncing injustice everywhere.

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But he says that new technologies are helping to facilitate electrification – and that electrified trains in general are now the "go-to" option for new railways.

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