Generality
Generality noun - An idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation.
Usage example: the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality
Proverb and generality are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proverb" instead a noun "Generality".
Proverb
Proverb noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
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Synonyms for Proverb
Generality and proverb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generality" instead a noun "Proverb".
Nearby Word: proverbial
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