from all over

[KLPNO]

Hello everyone.

From the book Psychology of Hope by Charles Snyder.

Furthermore, there is a childlike enthusiasm to the high-hope person’s approach to what he or she is doing. As an example, consider Carl, a seventy-two-year-old retired electrician, who spends four afternoons each week volunteering at the hospital. “It’s always different here,” said Carl. “I mean I get to meet so many nice people from all over. And my time spent here helps people, and me… . Why, it’s like I’m a big kid.”

Does "from all over" mean "from all over the country"?

 

[SoothingDave]

I doubt that the hospital draws patients from all over the country. More likely it means all over the region or area.

 

[Skrej]

It may also well be the case that even some of the people who live in that area are immigrants and emigrants to the region, especially if this hospital is in a larger city.

Sometimes you also get people traveling for specialized treatment, as well as the occasional tourist who needs medical attention too.

 

[tedmc]

It depends on how many hospitals there are distributed in the country. Obviously, people go to hospitals whose locations suit their convenience.