What is the meaning of umbrella?

noun

  • A lightweight handheld collapsible canopy.
  • A formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets.
    • usage: "an air umbrella over England"
  • Having the function of uniting a group of similar things.
    • usage: "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism"

adjective

  • Covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups.
    • usage: "an umbrella organization"; "umbrella insurance coverage"
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