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The word "bus" is a shortening of "omnibus," a Latin term meaning "for all." The term "omnibus" was used in the 19th century to refer to a vehicle designed to carry multiple passengers. Over time, "omnibus" was abbreviated to "bus" for convenience in everyday usage.

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