at-large

Definitions

Representing or elected by the entire population of a political subdivision rather than a specific district.

At liberty; escaped or not yet captured.

As a whole; in a general or comprehensive sense.

Examples

The dangerous criminal remains at-large after escaping from the local prison last night.

The senator spoke to the public about the responsibilities of representatives serving at-large in the state legislature.

Synonyms

unrestricted general overall at liberty on the loose comprehensive unconfined

Antonyms

confined restricted imprisoned specific contained limited captured