cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan (adj) means Familiar and comfortable with many different countries and cultures. Example: “Growing up in five different countries gave her a truly cosmopolitan outlook.”
How to Use Cosmopolitan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorldly and diverse — at ease with, or made up of, people and cultures from all over.
Word Forms
more cosmopolitan comparative, cosmopolitans plural, most cosmopolitan superlative
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Etymology
From "cosmopolite" (citizen of the world) plus -an, echoing words like "metropolitan."
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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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