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For the duration of its collective life, or the time during which its identity may be assumed, each class resembles a hotel or an omnibus, always full, but always of different people.
Joseph A. Schumpeter

Meaning of "omnibus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OMNIBUS

From Latin, literally: for all, from omnis all.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF OMNIBUS

omnibus  [ˈɒmnɪˌbʌs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OMNIBUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Omnibus can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OMNIBUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Omnibus

Omnibus is an old term for a horse-drawn enclosed bus, being the Latin for 'for all'. ▪ Bus, a road vehicle designed to carry passengers ▪ Wagonette, a horse-drawn open wagon for passenger transport Omnibus may also refer to...

Definition of omnibus in the English dictionary

The first definition of omnibus in the dictionary is Also called: omnibus volume. a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume. Other definition of omnibus is Also called: omnibus edition. a television or radio programme consisting of two or more programmes broadcast earlier in the week. Omnibus is also of, dealing with, or providing for many different things or cases.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OMNIBUS


aerobus
ˈɛərəʊˌbʌs
Airbus
ˈɛəˌbʌs
autobus
ˈɔːtəʊˌbʌs
battlebus
ˈbætəlˌbʌs
blunderbuss
ˈblʌndəˌbʌs
helibus
ˈhelɪˌbʌs
microbus
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbʌs
minibus
ˈmɪnɪˌbʌs
motorbus
ˈməʊtəˌbʌs
playbus
ˈpleɪˌbʌs
postbus
ˈpəʊstˌbʌs
railbus
ˈreɪlˌbʌs
trolleybus
ˈtrɒlɪˌbʌs
waterbus
ˈwɔːtərˌbʌs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OMNIBUS

omnia vincit amor
omniana
omniarch
omnibenevolence
omnibenevolent
omnibus bill
omnibus edition
omnibus volume
omnicompetence
omnicompetent
omnidirectional
omnifarious
omnifariously
omnifariousness
omniferous
omnific
omnificence
omnificent
omniform
omniformity

WORDS THAT END LIKE OMNIBUS

Arbus
ceteris paribus
circumbendibus
colobus
Columbus
Cottbus
fidibus
gibus
globus
incubus
jacobus
Knights of Columbus
miss the bus
morbus
nimbus
rebus
school bus
shuttle bus
succubus
syllabus

Synonyms and antonyms of omnibus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «omnibus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OMNIBUS

Find out the translation of omnibus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of omnibus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «omnibus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

综合
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

omnibus
570 millions of speakers

English

omnibus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सर्वग्राही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجامع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

омнибус
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

omnibus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বহুপ্রকরণসম্বলিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

omnibus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Omnibus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Omnibus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オムニバス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

옴니버스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Omnibus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xe ô tô buýt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அனைத்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओम्नीबस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çok maddeli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

autobus
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

omnibus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Омнібус
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

omnibus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

omnibus
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

omnibus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

omnibus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

omnibus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of omnibus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OMNIBUS»

The term «omnibus» is very widely used and occupies the 22.403 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OMNIBUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about omnibus

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QUOTES WITH «OMNIBUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word omnibus.
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Joseph A. Schumpeter
For the duration of its collective life, or the time during which its identity may be assumed, each class resembles a hotel or an omnibus, always full, but always of different people.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OMNIBUS»

Discover the use of omnibus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to omnibus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cinema Sex Sirens
Cinema Sex Sirens centers around a select number of actresses who capitalized on their natural beauty during this era. They range from cinematic legends to some whose names are barely known by the general public.
Dave Worrall, Lee Pfeiffer, 2014
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Hitching a Ride: Omnibus Legislating in the U.S. Congress
Omnibus packages are "must-pass" bills because they have a nucleus that enjoys widespread support but they also contain a variety of often unrelated measures that are simply "hitching a ride". Why are omnibus bills employed?
Glen S. Krutz, 2001
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A New Omnibus of Crime
In this collection of mystery short fiction from the early 1930s to the present, each selection is introduced and placed in the context of the author and the genre's literary history and includes works by Paul Theroux, P. D. James, Sue ...
Tony Hillerman, Rosemary Herbert, Sue Grafton, 2005
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Wool
To live, you must follow the rules. But some don't. These are the dangerous ones; these are the people who dare to hope and dream, and who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple and deadly. They are allowed outside.
Hugh Howey, 2012
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The Jim Corbett Omnibus
Man-Eaters of Kumaon, The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag, and The Temple Tiger and More Man-Eaters of Kumaon, the three classic collections of Corbett's hunting stories, which vividly bring to life the drama and beauty of the jungle and ...
Jim Corbett, 1991
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Red Sonja Omnibus
Dynamite presents issues #19-34 of the acclaimed Red Sonja series in one massive omnibus, featuring the work of Michael Avon Oeming, Brian Reed, Mel Rubi, Homs, Walter Geovanni, and many more. Includes a complete cover gallery!
Michael Avon Oeming, Brian Reed, 2011
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The Ruskin Bond Children's Omnibus
Here's a treat for Ruskin Bond Fans-the Ruskin Bond Children's Omnibus!The superbly illustrated volume contains many of Ruskin Bond's best stories, including the ever-popular Grand Father's Private Zoo, written over twenty-five years ago ...
Ruskin Bond, 1995
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Shooting Stars Omnibus: Cinnamon, Ice, Rose and Honey
FOUR GIRLS TOUCHED BY SPECIAL GIFTS.
V.C. Andrews, 2002
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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Ominous Omnibus
The books behind the movie "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events come together in this special edition omnibus of "The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and "The Wide Window.
Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist, 2005
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The New Turing Omnibus: Sixty-Six Excursions in Computer Science
No other volume provides as broad, as thorough, or as accessible an introduction to the realm of computers as A. K. Dewdney's The Turing Omnibus.
A. K. Dewdney, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OMNIBUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term omnibus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ajay, Salman, SRK, Kajol, Sonam are all back to their comfort zones
It was 2007 when Sallu and Nick had last worked together in the latter's magnum opus ensemble omnibus that fizzed away from public memory ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Vaccine Didn't Cause Girl's 'Autism-Like' Illness
Holt's reasoning represents a trend of former petitioners in the Omnibus Autism Program to seek damages for autism-related symptoms under a ... «Courthouse News Service, Jul 15»
3
With Approps Process Stalled, Rogers Pines for Earmarks
Rogers said he would prefer an omnibus bill rather than a CR so appropriators could still have a hand in the process. But he said at the very ... «National Journal, Jul 15»
4
BC Human Rights Code insufficient, says LGBTQ2 activist
They can tack it onto an omnibus bill. "If they're correct that it makes no difference, then why not do it for the educational effect that we know that ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
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CBC Ombudsman explains how Rex Murphy can collect speaking …
If there's any doubt of that, just review some of the Conservative government's omnibus budget bills that have undermined democratic ... «Straight.com, Jul 15»
6
Take the omnibus option off the table
They stand to gain if the impasse is resolved in the usual Beltway fashion, with a continuing resolution or an omnibus spending bill. «The Hill, Jul 15»
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NRA-Supported Omnibus Bill Passes Out of Committee in North …
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- House Bill 562, the NRA-supported omnibus pro-gun reform bill, is rapidly working its way through the North ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
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Omnibus hearing examines sides in upcoming trial
Coming up in the sequence of court proceedings is an omnibus hearing next week on Friday, July 24 at 8:30 a.m., at the Norm Maleng ... «Voice of the Valley, Jul 15»
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Chi's Sweet Home Omnibus Vol. #01 Manga Review
And thankfully, with this new omnibus, Vertical has gone above and beyond with what they do here. With a larger trim size that makes it even ... «The Fandom Post, Jul 15»
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Omnibus: Trump's appeal is no mystery
Before the day of personal executive jets, the rich and powerful owned private railroad cars, while ordinary folks traveled by “day coach” (think ... «Eastern Arizona Courier, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Omnibus [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/omnibus>. Apr 2024 ».
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