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Synonyms & Similar Words
all-encompassing
all-inclusive
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global
worldwide
international
general
common
shared
mutual
collective
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cohesive
inclusive
broad
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pervasive
ubiquitous
omnipresent
absolute
total
complete
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wholesale
catholic
ecumenical
universalistic
Meaning of Universal
The primary meaning of "Universal" is relating to or affecting all people, situations, or things.
Definitions
- Relating to or affecting all people, situations, or things
- * Applicable or relevant everywhere or in all situations
- * Relating to or characterizing the universe as a whole
Etymology of Universal
The word "Universal" comes from the Old French "universel", from Latin "universalis", from "universus", which is a combination of "uni-" (one) and "versus" (turned), meaning all turned into one, or whole
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, science, and theology, to describe concepts or principles that apply to all things or all people
Example Uses
- The company aims to provide universal access to clean water and sanitation
- * The theory of gravity is a universal principle that applies everywhere in the universe
- * Human rights are universal and inalienable, applying to all people regardless of their nationality or circumstances
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
specific
particular
individual
unique
exclusive
limited
restricted
localized
narrow
parochial
provincial
regional
sectarian
partial
biased
discriminatory
unfair
one-sided
localized
confined