Definition

Relating to or covering many different things at the same time.

Example

The omnibus bill included various reforms in education, healthcare, and transportation.

Conversation

Did you see the new omnibus bill they introduced in Congress?

Yeah, it seems to cover a lot of issues at once.

I think it's pretty interesting how they can address so many topics in one go.

Absolutely! It makes the whole process more efficient.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A large vehicle used to transport many passengers, often along a set route, or a book that collects various works by one author or on a specific topic.

Example

The city introduced a new omnibus service to make public transport more accessible.

Conversation

Have you seen the new omnibus edition of that author's works?

No, I haven't! What’s special about it?

It includes all his famous stories in one book, which is pretty neat.

Root Explanation

Omnibus is derived from the Latin word "omnis" (meaning all or every) and the suffix "-bus" (a form of the dative plural of "is", meaning for or to). The term originally referred to a vehicle designed to carry all passengers, hence the modern meaning of a bus as a public transport vehicle for many people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'all' ('omnis') being carried together in a vehicle ('-bus'), which helps you remember that an 'omnibus' is a vehicle for everyone.

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