B2adjectivesocietyacademic
US/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːr.səl/
UK/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.səl/
involving or true for everyone or every case
In context
Music is a universal language that everyone can understand.
The country is moving towards universal health care for all citizens.
The new rule has won almost universal support from teachers.
Words that go with universal
adjective + noun
- universal accessThe goal is universal access to clean water.
- universal truthIt's a universal truth that people want to be respected.
- universal appealHer songs have universal appeal.
- universal educationUniversal education was introduced in the 1950s.
adverb + adjective
- almost universalSmartphone use among students is almost universal.