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omnibus
om·ni·bus O0072700 (ŏm′nĭ-bŭs′, -bəs)n.1. a. A large horse-drawn public conveyance, especially of the late 1800s.b. A long motor vehicle for passengers; a bus.2. A printed anthology of the works of one author or of writings on related subjects.adj. Including or covering many things or classes: an omnibus trade bill.
[French, from Latin, for all, dative pl. of omnis, all; see op- in Indo-European roots.]omnibus (ˈɒmnɪˌbʌs; -bəs) n, pl -buses1. a less common word for bus12. (Library Science & Bibliography) Also called: omnibus volume a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume3. (Broadcasting) Also called: omnibus edition a television or radio programme consisting of two or more programmes broadcast earlier in the weekadj (prenominal) of, dealing with, or providing for many different things or cases[C19: from Latin, literally: for all, from omnis all]om•ni•bus (ˈɒm nəˌbʌs, -bəs)
n., pl. -bus•es or, for 1, bus•ses,
adj. n. 1. bus 1 (def. 1). 2. a volume of reprints by a single author or on a single subject. adj. 3. pertaining to, including, or dealing with numerous objects or items at once. [1820–30; < French < Latin: for all (dat. pl. of omnis)] Omnibus a group of a large number and great variety of objects, persons, or societies.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | omnibus - an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single authoranthology - a collection of selected literary passages | | 2. |  omnibus - a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work"autobus, bus, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorbus, motorcoach, passenger vehicle, coachminibus - a light bus (4 to 10 passengers)public transport - conveyance for passengers or mail or freightroof - protective covering on top of a motor vehicleschool bus - a bus used to transport children to or from schooltrackless trolley, trolley coach, trolleybus - a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wireswindow - a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being openedfleet - group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownershippassenger, rider - a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it | | Adj. | 1. | omnibus - providing for many things at once; "an omnibus law"comprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" |
Translationsomnibus (ˈomnibəs) noun1. a large book containing a number of books, stories etc. a Jane Austen omnibus; (also adjective) an omnibus edition of Jane Austen's novels. 彙編，文集，精選集 汇编，文集，精选集 2. an old word for a bus. 公共汽車(舊稱) 公共汽车（旧称） omnibus
the man/woman on the Clapham omnibusA person imagined as representative of an ordinary or typical British person and their opinions, values, and habits. Primarily heard in UK. Downing Street is always trying to gauge the position of the man on the Clapham omnibus.See also: Clapham, man, omnibus, on, womanthe man on the Clapham omnibus BRITISHWhen people talk about the man on the Clapham omnibus, they mean ordinary, average people. The wealthy and powerful never liked the man on the Clapham omnibus knowing about their lives. Note: Clapham is an area of London, and `omnibus' is an old-fashioned word for bus. See also: Clapham, man, omnibus, onthe man on the Clapham omnibus the average man, especially with regard to his opinions. British This expression is attributed to the English judge Lord Bowen ( 1835–94 ), who used it as a metaphor for any ordinary reasonable person—such as a juror is expected to be. Clapham is a district in south London.See also: Clapham, man, omnibus, onomnibus
omnibus: see busbus
[Lat. omnibus=for all], large public conveyance. A horse-drawn urban omnibus was introduced in Paris in 1662 by Blaise Pascal and his associates, but it remained in operation for only a few years. The omnibus reappeared c.
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Omnibus[Latin, For all; containing two or more independent matters.] A term frequently used in reference to a legislative bill comprised of two or more general subjects that is designed to compel the executive to approve provisions that he or she would otherwise reject but that he or she signs into law to prevent the defeat of the entire bill. Laws governing the Federal Budget are typically omnibus bills; for example, the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 1321). See BUS
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Synonyms for omnibusnoun an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single authorRelated Wordsnoun a vehicle carrying many passengersSynonyms- autobus
- bus
- charabanc
- double-decker
- jitney
- motorbus
- motorcoach
- passenger vehicle
- coach
Related Words- minibus
- public transport
- roof
- school bus
- trackless trolley
- trolley coach
- trolleybus
- window
- fleet
- passenger
- rider
adj providing for many things at onceRelated Words |