catholic
Translation
universal, all-embracing, wide-ranging
Examples
He has catholic tastes in music.
He has catholic tastes in music.
The festival offers a catholic range of events.
The festival offers a catholic range of events.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) catholic (noun) He has catholic tastes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: universal, all-embracing, wide-ranging, eclectic
Etymology
From Greek 'katholikos' meaning 'universal', from 'kata-' (about) + 'holos' (whole).
Memory Tips
Remember that the original meaning of the Catholic Church was the 'universal' church. This helps to recall the meaning 'all-embracing'.