uomo universalen.
/ˌwəʊməʊ (j)uːnɪvəːˈsɑːleɪ//ˌwəʊməʊ (j)uːnɪvəːˈsɑːli/ A man who excels in the major fields of learning and action. Cf. Renaissance man n. at Renaissance n. Compounds 2.
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the world > action or operation > ability > [noun] > many-sidedness or versatility > many-sided or versatile person
universalist1713
Admirable Crichton1807
all-rounder1869
all-arounder1902
Renaissance man1906
uomo universale1963
1963 Times 28 May 10/7 The newspaper poses the question who is to replace this uomo universale, with his good and bad traits.
1979 Guardian 16 May 12/6 Time was when the prestigitating [sic] Uomo Universale was considered a pillar of any civilised society.
1983 Punch 4 May 28/2 Some others, by comparison, are positive uomini universali.
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