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Definition universal in American English

universal adjective

adjective
/ˌjunɪˈvɜrs(ə)l/
1

involving or affecting everyone in the world

Example

universal human rights

Example

the universal language of music

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1.1

involving all the members of a group or society

Example

The proposal has not met with universal agreement.

Example

universal health care

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Example

a universal electrical adapter

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Definition universal in American English