universal

adjective
UK: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl/
US: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɝːsl/

  1. Relating to everyone in the world or everything in a particular group.

    1. Healthcare should be universal for all citizens.
    2. The need for love and connection is a universal human experience, transcending cultural boundaries.

  2. True or applicable in all cases or situations.

    1. There is no universal answer.
    2. While many believe in a universal right to education, its implementation varies widely.

  3. Used or accepted by everyone.

    1. English has become a universal language.
    2. The internet's impact resulted in the universal availability of information, influencing globalization.

Synonyms

widespread global ubiquitous common general
universal noun

  1. A principle or concept that applies to everyone.

    1. Kindness is a universal.
    2. Justice, as a universal, is interpreted differently across varied legal systems and cultures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "universal" in English means: Relating to everyone in the world or everything in a particular group., True or applicable in all cases or situations., Used or accepted by everyone..

The phonetic transcription of "universal" is /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl/ in British English and /ˌjuːnɪˈvɝːsl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "universal": widespread, global, ubiquitous, common, general.

Example usage of "universal": "Healthcare should be universal for all citizens.". More examples on the page.