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uni·verse \ˈyünəˌvərs, -və̄s, -vəis sometimes ˈyünēˌ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin universum (translation of Greek to holon), from neuter of universus entire, whole, from uni- + versus, past participle of vertere to turn — more at worth 1. : the whole body of things and phenomena : the totality of material entities : cosmos: as a. : a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the direct intervention of divine power b. : the world of human experience : this earth that is the seat of mankind; also : the inhabitants of earth : human beings c. (1) : the entire celestial cosmos : the totality of the observed or postulated physical whole — compare expanding universe (2) : milky way galaxy (3) : an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky Way galaxy — see island universe 2. : a distinct field or province of thought or reality that forms a closed system or self-inclusive and independent organization; often : universe of discourse 3. : population 4 |