at-large

adjective

ˈat-ˈlärj

: relating to or being a political representative who is elected to serve an entire area rather than one of its subdivisions

an at-large city councilor

an at-large election

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There’s almost no doubt the Pioneers will hear their names on Monday as one of 26 at-large bids in the 48-team field with quality wins over top programs and a narrow conference title-game loss. —

Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 The Cougars must win out and get plenty of help in order to mount a serious challenge for an at-large berth. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 Irvine switched from at-large to district council elections this year, prompting this unique two-year term. —

Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024 The at-large seat being vacated by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan is the only council office decided by voters citywide, instead of ones in a specific geographical district. —

Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at-large