1.
usually; mainly :
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare.
2.
as a whole :
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular.
IN GENERAL
Meaning of IN GENERAL in English
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005