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universal knowledge

[/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
noun
conhecimento universal
1. Knowledge or understanding that is applicable to all people, cultures, or situations; information that is widely known or accepted across different societies
The scientific method is considered universal knowledge in the modern world.
O método científico é considerado conhecimento universal no mundo moderno.
2. In philosophy, knowledge that applies to all cases without exception; a principle or truth acknowledged by all or nearly all people
The concept of mortality is part of universal knowledge shared by all human societies.
O conceito de mortalidade faz parte do conhecimento universal compartilhado por todas as sociedades humanas.
Synonyms
universal understandingcommon knowledgeshared knowledgegeneral knowledgecollective understanding
Antonyms
specialized knowledgeparticular knowledgeniche knowledgeindividual knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecimento universal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conhecimento universal
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
conhecimento universal
Standard usage
Portugal
conhecimento universal
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

common ground
universal truth
body of knowledge
collective consciousness
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