Word Matters

What does it mean to be 'at large'?

03.23.2022 - By Merriam-Webster, New England Public MediaPlay

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First, we'll look at how 'at large' came to be applied to editors, criminals, and sometimes the world itself. Then, we'll trace the word 'large' itself. It's kind of a big deal.

Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.

Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.

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