universe

1 :  the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated :  cosmos: such asa :  a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the direct intervention of divine powerb :  the world of human experiencec (1) :  the entire celestial cosmos (2) :  milky way galaxy (3) :  an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky Way galaxy

2 :  a distinct field or province of thought or reality that forms a closed system or self-inclusive and independent organization

3 :  population 4

4 :  a set that contains all elements relevant to a particular discussion or problem

5 :  a great number or quantity a large enough universe of stocks … to choose from — G. B. Clairmont