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omnipresent

adjective

  1. present everywhere
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] / /ˌɔmnɪjˈpɹɛz(ə)nt/ / [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t]

adj

Etymology: Borrowed from Medieval Latin omnipraesēns, equivalent to omni- + present.

  1. Being everywhere simultaneously.

    In 1975, China was emerging from the Cultural Revolution, its government’s effort to purify and revitalize society. Communist officials had set up indoctrination programs, broadcast propaganda over omnipresent loudspeakers, and sought to stamp out any evidence of China’s ancient history.

    Another most notable change concerns rolling stock liveries. Back then, corporate Rail Blue was omnipresent, whereas now there is a kaleidoscope of colours and styles.