universe
Cross references:
1. earth
uni.verse \'yu:-n*-.v*rs\ n [L universum, fr. neut. of universus entire,
whole, fr. uni-]+ versus turned toward, fr. pp. of vertere to turn - more
at WORTH 1: the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated :
COS MOS 2a: a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the
direct inte rvention of divine power 2b: the world of human experience
2c1: MILKY WAY GALAXY 2c2: an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky
Way galaxy 3: a distinct field or province of thought or reality that
forms a closed s ystem or self-inclusive and independent organization 4:
POPULATION