all-embracing

/ˌɔl əmˈbreɪsɪŋ/
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Definitions of all-embracing
  1. adjective
    broad in scope or content
    “an all-embracing definition”
    synonyms: across-the-board, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, extensive, panoptic, sweeping, wide
    comprehensive, overarching
    including all or everything
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