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- Dictionaryomnibus/ˈɒmnɪbəs/
noun
- 1. a volume containing several books previously published separately: "an omnibus of her first trilogy"
- 2. a bus: dated "a horse-drawn omnibus"
adjective
- 1. comprising several items: "omnibus editions of novels"
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noun. om· ni· bus ˈäm-ni- (ˌ)bəs. Synonyms of omnibus. 1. : a usually automotive public vehicle designed to carry a large number of passengers : bus. took a seat on the omnibus. 2. : a book containing reprints of a number of works (as of a single author or on a single subject) The omnibus contained all of the author's short stories. omnibus. 2 of 2
OMNIBUS definition: 1. a book consisting of two or more parts that have already been published separately 2. a…. Learn more.
a volume of reprinted works of a single author or of works related in interest or theme. adjective. pertaining to, including, or dealing with numerous objects or items at once: an omnibus bill submitted to a legislature. omnibus. / -bəs; ˈɒmnɪˌbʌs / noun. a less common word for bus.
An omnibus is a book which contains a large collection of stories or articles, often by a particular person or about a particular subject. ...a new omnibus edition of three thrillers. [ usually NOUN noun ]
As a book, an omnibus is collection of articles either all on the same subject or written by a single author. An omnibus of Joyce Carol Oates would fill more shelves than all of Shakespeare’s plays.
1. a. A large horse-drawn public conveyance, especially of the late 1800s. b. A long motor vehicle for passengers; a bus. 2. A printed anthology of the works of one author or of writings on related subjects. adj. Including or covering many things or classes: an omnibus trade bill.
There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word omnibus, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. omnibus has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
omnibus noun. an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author. bus, autobus, coach, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorbus, motorcoach, omnibus, passenger vehicle adjective. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport. "he always rode the bus to work".
Dictionary definition of omnibus. A large volume of material or a collection of works bound together in a single volume. "She enjoyed reading the omnibus of classic literature during her summer vacation." Detailed meaning of omnibus.
An anthology of previously released material linked together by theme or author, especially in book form. A broadcast programme consisting of all of the episodes of a serial that have been shown in the previous week. The omnibus edition of "The Archers" is broadcast every Sunday morning at 11.00.
