[adjective] broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers" Synonyms:across-the-board, all-embracing, all-all-inclusive, blanket, broad, panoptic, wide
[adjective] closely encircling; "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside" Synonyms:surrounding
