omnibus
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Etymology
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Pronunciation
- IPA /ˈɒmnɪbəs/
Noun
omnibus noun
- A vehicle set up to carry many people (now usually called a bus).
- An anthology of previously released material linked together by theme or author, especially in book form.
- A broadcast programme consisting of all of the episodes of a serial that have been shown in the previous week.“The omnibus edition of The Archers is broadcast every Sunday morning at 11.00.”
- A stamp issue, usually commemorative, that appears simultaneously in several countries as a joint issue.
Verb
omnibus verb
- To combine (legislative bills, etc.) into a single package.
- To drive an omnibus.
- To travel or be transported by omnibus.
Adjective
omnibus adjective
- Containing multiple items.“The legislature enacted an omnibus appropriations bill.”
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Synonyms
jitneyautobusbusmotorbusmotorcoachdouble-deckercharabanccoachcomprehensivepackageoverarchingbasketall-inclusiverebusmassaggregate
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