From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishin generalin generala) usually or in most situations In general, about 10% of the candidates are eventually offered positions. b) used when talking about the whole of a situation, group, or thing, rather than specific parts of it a feeling of dissatisfaction with life in general These policies are unpopular with politicians and people in general. We’re trying to raise awareness about the environment in general and air pollution in particular. → general
