Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
universal
adjective
/juːˈnɪvərsəl/
Definition
relating to or affecting all people or things in the world or in a particular group.
Examples
- The universal truth is that everyone deserves respect.
- Music is a universal language that transcends cultures.
- Scientists seek universal laws that apply across various fields of study.
Meaning
The term ‘universal’ describes something that applies to all situations or is common to all people without exception.
Synonyms
- global
- general
- common
- all-encompassing
- overall