omnibus
/ˈɒmnɪbəs//ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/
noun
- 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.
“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
- 1
To combine (legislative bills, etc.) into a single package.
- 2
To drive an omnibus.
- 3
To travel or be transported by omnibus.
adjective
- 1
Containing multiple items.
“The legislature enacted an omnibus appropriations bill.”
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