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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.
noun. a less common word for bus. Also calledomnibus volume a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume. Also calledomnibus edition a television or radio programme consisting of two or more programmes broadcast earlier in the week.
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.
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 ]
2 Jun 2024 · omnibus (plural omnibuses or omnibusses or (nonstandard) omnibi) ( dated) A bus (vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads) . An anthology of previously released material linked together by theme or author, especially in book form.
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.
ŏmnĭ-bŭs, -bəs. A long motor vehicle for passengers; a bus. Bus. A large volume containing a collection of previously published works, as by a single author or on one theme.
omnibus meaning, definition, what is omnibus: a radio or television programme consisti...: Learn more.
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.
