universe

universe [-'s] n

Fr. < L. ūnus + versus, one whole turn, or revolution.

  1. Entirety; whole of existence.
  2. Everyone; everybody; all people everywhere; every inhabitant in the world.
  3. Existence; infinity; eternity.
  4. Domain; dominion; realm; sphere.
  5. Creation; everything that exists; unseen divine beings.
  6. Heaven; firmament; [fig.] supreme being; deity; God.
  7. Multitude of creatures; group of countless inhabitants.
  8. Natural law; order of the solar systems, galaxies, and so forth.