Omnibus: meaning, definitions and examples

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omnibus

 

[ หˆษ’mnษชbษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

An omnibus is a large vehicle designed to carry many passengers. It is often referred to as a bus and is widely used in public transportation systems around the world.

Synonyms

bus, coach, shuttle

Examples of usage

  • The city implemented a new omnibus route to improve public transport.
  • We took the omnibus to reach the concert venue.
  • The omnibus was crowded during rush hour.
Context #2 | Noun

collection

In a different context, an omnibus can refer to a single book that contains multiple works by an author. It showcases a collection of writings, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the author's work.

Synonyms

anthology, collection, compilation

Examples of usage

  • I bought the omnibus edition of my favorite author's novels.
  • The library has an omnibus of classic literature.
  • She enjoyed reading the omnibus of short stories.

Translations

Translations of the word "omnibus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเคธเคพเคงเคพเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ omnibus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะผะฝั–ะฑัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒ ใƒ‹ใƒใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รณmnibus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ด๋‹ˆ๋ฒ„์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงูู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ omnibus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌๅ…ฑๆฑฝ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะผะฝะธะฑัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omnibus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รณmnibus

Etymology

The term 'omnibus' has its roots in the Latin word 'omnis,' which means 'all' or 'every.' In the early 19th century, the first public horse-drawn omnibuses appeared in Paris, providing shared transportation services. The English word 'omnibus' was adopted as a name for these public transportation vehicles, and it later evolved into the modern conception of a bus. Over time, the term also came to describe collections of various works, aligning with the original Latin meaning by encompassing all of an author's writings in a single publication. The usage of 'omnibus' in this literary context emerged in the late 19th century, further solidifying its dual meanings in both transportation and literature.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,022, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.