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cosmopolitan

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Adj — Familiar and comfortable with many different countries and cultures.

How to use cosmopolitan

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

cosmopolitan city cosmopolitan outlook a cosmopolitan crowd

Etymology

From "cosmopolite" (citizen of the world) plus -an, echoing words like "metropolitan."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cosmopolitan” mean?

The word “cosmopolitan” means familiar and comfortable with many different countries and cultures. In plain terms, worldly and diverse — at ease with, or made up of, people and cultures from all over.

How do you pronounce “cosmopolitan”?

“Cosmopolitan” is pronounced koz-muh-POL-ih-tuhn (/ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “cosmopolitan” in a sentence?

Here is “cosmopolitan” used in a sentence: “Growing up in five different countries gave her a truly cosmopolitan outlook.”

What part of speech is “cosmopolitan”?

Depending on how it is used, “cosmopolitan” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “cosmopolitan” a common word?

“Cosmopolitan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “cosmopolitan” have?

“Cosmopolitan” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: familiar and comfortable with many different countries and cultures.

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