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- [om-nuh-buhs, -buh s]
- /ˈɒm nəˌbʌs, -bəs/
- /ˈɒm.nɪ.bəs/
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- [om-nuh-buhs, -buh s]
- /ˈɒm nəˌbʌs, -bəs/
Definitions of omnibus word
- noun plural omnibus bus1 (def 1). 1
- noun plural omnibus a volume of reprinted works of a single author or of works related in interest or theme. 1
- adjective omnibus pertaining to, including, or dealing with numerous objects or items at once: an omnibus bill submitted to a legislature. 1
- noun omnibus A volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately. 1
- noun omnibus public transport: bus 1
- noun omnibus anthology, collected edition 1
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Origin of omnibus
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French < Latin: for all (dative plural of omnis)
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Parts of speech for Omnibus
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omnibus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
omnibus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for omnibus
noun omnibus
- compilation — A compilation is a book, CD, or programme that contains many different items that have been gathered together, usually ones which have already appeared in other places.
- collection — A collection of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time.
- anthology — An anthology is a collection of writings by different writers published together in one book.
- edition — one of a series of printings of the same book, newspaper, etc., each issued at a different time and differing from another by alterations, additions, etc. (distinguished from impression).
- album — An album is a record with about 25 minutes of music on each side. You can also refer to a collection of songs that is available on a record or CD as an album.
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