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cosmopolitan
UK /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ US /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/
adj 4noun 4
Collocations
2(adj.)
VERBS
be
ADV
distinctly, truly, very
Definitions
adj
1
Inclusive; affecting the whole world.
2
Composed of people from all over the world.
3
At ease in any part of the world; having a wide experience with many cultures.
The philosophy of cosmopolitanism underlies theories of global citizenship. Cosmopolitanism is the ability to balance a local and global identity. A cosmopolitan individual engages meaningfully with different cultures and feels at home in the world.
4
Growing or living in many parts of the world; widely distributed.
Domestication and the evolution of anthrophilic traits in houseflies and some drosophilids have allowed certain species to attain cosmopolitan status.
noun
1
A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite.
'She is extremely rich. A cosmopolitan.'
2
A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.
3
A butterfly of species Vanessa cardui.
4
A moth of species Leucania loreyi.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries
adjective — of worldwide scope or applicability
- ecumenical
- oecumenical
- general
- universal
- worldwide
- world-wide
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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The philosophy of cosmopolitanism underlies theories of global citizenship. Cosmopolitanism is the ability to balance a local and global identity. A cosmopolitan individual engages meaningfully with d
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Domestication and the evolution of anthrophilic traits in houseflies and some drosophilids have allowed certain species to attain cosmopolitan status.
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'She is extremely rich. A cosmopolitan.'
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The journalist is what you call a cosmopolitan.
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Her standards for men are impossibly high, thanks to a girlhood rich in Disney, Cosmopolitan, and private school.
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The city is often regarded as the most cultured and cosmopolitan city north of London.
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