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cosmopolitan

 

[ kɒzməˈpɒlɪt(ə)n ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

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A cosmopolitan is a person who is free from local, provincial, or national bias or attachments; citizen of the world. In modern usage, it often refers to a cocktail made with vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice.

Synonyms

global citizen, worldly person

Examples of usage

  • The cosmopolitan woman traveled to over 30 countries in the past year.
  • He prided himself on being a true cosmopolitan, embracing diversity and different cultures.
  • The cosmopolitan cocktail is a popular choice at upscale bars and restaurants.
Context #2 | Adjective

relating to a city

Cosmopolitan can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. It can also refer to a city or place that is characterized by the presence of many different nationalities and cultures.

Synonyms

diverse, international

Examples of usage

  • New York City is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, with people from all over the world living and working there.
  • The cosmopolitan nature of the city's population makes it a melting pot of different traditions and customs.

Translations

Translations of the word "cosmopolitan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cosmopolita

🇮🇳 अंतर्राष्ट्रीय

🇩🇪 kosmopolitisch

🇮🇩 kosmopolitan

🇺🇦 космополітичний

🇵🇱 kosmopolityczny

🇯🇵 国際的な

🇫🇷 cosmopolite

🇪🇸 cosmopolita

🇹🇷 kozmopolit

🇰🇷 국제적인

🇸🇦 عالمي

🇨🇿 kosmopolitní

🇸🇰 kozmopolitný

🇨🇳 世界性的

🇸🇮 kozmopolitski

🇮🇸 alþjóðlegur

🇰🇿 космополит

🇬🇪 კოსმოპოლიტი

🇦🇿 kosmopolit

🇲🇽 cosmopolita

Word origin

The word 'cosmopolitan' comes from the Greek word 'kosmopolitēs', which is a combination of 'kosmos' meaning 'world' and 'politēs' meaning 'citizen'. The concept of cosmopolitanism has roots in ancient philosophy, particularly in the ideas of Greek philosophers such as Diogenes and Stoics. It gained popularity in the Enlightenment era with the rise of global trade and exploration. Today, being cosmopolitan is often associated with being open-minded, tolerant, and embracing diversity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,204, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.