UMBRELLATERM

Umbrella term

An umbrella term is a term used to cover a broad number of functions or items that all fall under a single common category. Umbrella term is also called a hypernym. For example, cryptology is an umbrella term that encompasses cryptography and cryptanalysis, among other fields. Similarly, an umbrella organization is a central and coordinating body representing a number of smaller, separate bodies.

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umbrella term

Noun

  1. A term used to cover a broad category of functions rather than a single specific item
    “Cryptology” is an umbrella term that encompasses cryptography and cryptanalysis.


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