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broad-based

[/brɔːd ˈbeɪst/]
adjective
de base ampla
1. Having a wide foundation or support from many different sources, groups, or areas
The new policy has broad-based support from both political parties.
A nova política tem apoio de base ampla de ambos os partidos políticos.
2. Covering or including a wide range of things or areas
A broad-based education provides knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Uma educação de base ampla oferece conhecimento em múltiplas disciplinas.
3. Affecting or involving many different people or groups
The tax reform had broad-based implications for the economy.
A reforma fiscal teve implicações de base ampla para a economia.
Synonyms
wide-rangingcomprehensiveinclusivewidespreadextensive
Antonyms
narrowlimitedrestrictedexclusivespecialized

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de base ampla
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
de ampla base
Alternative word order used in business contexts
Portugal
de base alargada
Preferred term in European Portuguese, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

broad-based coalition
broad-based appeal
broad-based growth
broad-based agreement
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