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Meaning of omnibus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

omnibus

Pronunciation:/ˈɒmnɪbəs//ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A vehicle set up to carry many people (now usually called a bus).

  2. An anthology of previously released material linked together by theme or author, especially in book form.

  3. A broadcast programme consisting of all of the episodes of a serial that have been shown in the previous week.

    Example: The omnibus edition of The Archers is broadcast every Sunday morning at 11.00.

  4. A stamp issue, usually commemorative, that appears simultaneously in several countries as a joint issue.

verb

Definitions

  1. To combine (legislative bills, etc.) into a single package.

  2. To drive an omnibus.

  3. To travel or be transported by omnibus.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Containing multiple items.

    Example: The legislature enacted an omnibus appropriations bill.