Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

universalize

verb
/juːnɪˈvɜːrsəlaɪz/
Definition
To make something universal, applicable to all situations, or relevant to a wide audience.
Examples
  • Efforts to universalize education have led to significant improvements in literacy rates.
  • The organization aims to universalize access to clean drinking water.
  • Her theory seeks to universalize the principles of human rights across cultures.
Meaning
The act of spreading or extending concepts, ideas, or practices so that they can be applied broadly across different contexts.
Synonyms
  • generalize
  • broaden
  • extend
  • apply universally
  • widespread