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broad-based support

[/brɔːd-beɪst səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio de base ampla
1. Support that comes from a wide range of different groups, sectors, or demographics rather than from a limited or narrow constituency
The new policy has broad-based support across both political parties.
A nova política tem apoio de base ampla em ambos os partidos políticos.
2. Widespread backing or endorsement from diverse sources
The candidate won the election with broad-based support from urban and rural voters alike.
O candidato venceu as eleições com apoio de base ampla tanto de eleitores urbanos quanto rurais.
Synonyms
widespread supportcomprehensive supportextensive supportgrassroots supportmass support
Antonyms
narrow supportlimited supportniche supportsectarian supportpartisan support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio de base ampla
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and politics
São Paulo
apoio generalizado
Alternative term sometimes used in São Paulo business and political contexts
Portugal
apoio alargado
Common alternative in Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

grassroots support
cross-party support
consensus backing
win hearts and minds
ground swell of support
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