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Definition umbrella in British English

umbrella noun

[countable] noun
/ʌmˈbrelə/
1

an object that you hold over your head when it is raining

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beach chair bench brolly
1.1

a similar but larger object that you use to protect yourself from the sun, for example on the beach or over a table

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beach chair bench brolly
1.2

a parasol

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beach chair bench brolly
2

a single large group that separate groups belong to or are protected by

Example

The team work under the umbrella of the National Research Unit.

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structure institution bureau
3

something that gives protection

Example

the UN aid umbrella

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precaution guardian protector
Definition umbrella in British English