Umbrella term
An
umbrella term is a word that provides a
superset or
grouping of related concepts. Thus
cryptology is an umbrella term that encompasses
cryptography and
cryptanalysis. Similarly, an "umbrella group" can be an organization which is a central and co-ordinating body representing a number of smaller, separate bodies.
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Grave goods*
Venus figurines: (They extend over diverse time periods.)
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Votive deposit: (They are 'essentially' in every human culture/"tribe".)
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Punctuated equilibrium: Created
1972 in the category of
Evolution, or
Speciation, etc., but could obviously be applied to other "topics". Definition: (See Wiki page:
Punctuated equilibrium contrasted against,
Gradualism.)
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Straw man. (Two Dictionary definitions.)
*Editors of Random House.
Random House Webster's College Dictionary, Eds. of Random House, (Random House, New York), c 1992,1991. With various: Indices, Tables, Guides, etc., 1568 pgs.
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Umbrella brand*
Umbrella fund*
Umbrella organization*
Umbrella school
