1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the whole world or the world’s population.
They have predicted a universal shift in climate.
2. including, affecting, or on the part of everyone.
They worked hard to achieve universal suffrage.
The need for food and shelter is universal.
This principle now has universal acceptance.
3. pertaining to, present in, or including all members of a particular group.
4. including or knowing many skills or subjects; broad.
5. of or relating to the universe; cosmic.
6. adaptable to many functions or uses.
a universal tool