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Meaning of the word omnibus in English

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omnibus

US /ˈɑːm.nə.bəs/
UK /ˈɑːm.nə.bəs/
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Noun

1.

a volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately

Example:
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I bought an omnibus of classic detective stories.
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The author released an omnibus edition of her first three novels.
Synonym:
anthologycollectioncompilationvolume
2.

a bus

Example:
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The old omnibus slowly made its way through the cobbled streets.
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In the 19th century, the omnibus was a common form of public transport.
Synonym:
buscoachcharabanc

Adjective

1.

comprising several items

Example:
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The new bill is an omnibus package covering various reforms.
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They passed an omnibus spending bill.
Synonym:
comprehensiveall-encompassinginclusivemultifaceteddiverse
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