These arguments were not universally accepted.universallyu‧ni‧ver‧sal‧ly /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːsəli $ -ɜːr-/ ●○○ adverb 
These arguments were not universally accepted. In Edinburgh he is universally known as ‘Big Tam’.2in every situation: Is that a model which should be applied universally?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY These arguments were not universally accepted.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES generally accepted principles of fairness and justice The book has been widely acclaimed by teachers and pupils.
1by everyone in the world or everyone in a particular group: These arguments were not universally accepted. generally accepted principles of fairness and justice The book has been widely acclaimed by teachers and pupils. (=liked by everyone)· Some foods are universally popular.
(=respected by everyone)· Pele is one of the most universally respected footballers of all time.
These arguments were not universally accepted. In Edinburgh he is universally known as ‘Big Tam’.2in every situation: Is that a model which should be applied universally?