broad consensus

[/brɔːd kənˈsɛnsəs/]
noun phrasepl: broad consensuses
amplo consenso
1. agreement shared by a large majority or wide range of people or groups on a particular issue or decision
There is a broad consensus among scientists that climate change is real.
Existe um amplo consenso entre os cientistas de que a mudança climática é real.
2. widespread agreement that extends across different perspectives, political affiliations, or ideological positions
The new policy has achieved broad consensus from both political parties.
A nova política alcançou amplo consenso de ambos os partidos políticos.
The term 'broad consensus' is frequently used in both American and Brazilian political, scientific, and business contexts to indicate legitimacy and wide support for decisions or findings. In Brazil, it is often employed in media discussions, academic settings, and government policy announcements to suggest democratic legitimacy and cross-party or cross-sectional agreement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
general agreementwidespread agreementgeneral consentcommon agreementshared understandingmajority agreement
Antonyms / Antônimos
disagreementdiscorddissensusconflictdivided opinionpolarization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
amplo consenso
standard and widely used term in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
amplo consenso
commonly used in business and political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
amplo consenso
used in media and academic contexts
Portugal
vasto consenso
alternative phrasing preferred in European Portuguese; 'amplo' also acceptable

Related Words

consensusagreementunanimityaccordsolidaritycommon ground

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a broad consensus
achieve broad consensus
build broad consensus
there is a broad consensus that
find common ground
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