/ ˈdʒenrəli; NAmE / adverb
1.
by or to most people :
The plan was generally welcomed.
It is now generally accepted that ...
The new drug will be generally available from January.
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain.
2.
in most cases
SYN as a rule :
I generally get up at six.
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak.
3.
without discussing the details of sth :
Let's talk just about investment generally.