cosmopolitan

7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for cosmopolitan, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

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

Synonyms

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general universal worldwide

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cosmopolite widely distributed oecumenical ecumenical

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Familiar and comfortable with many different countries and cultures.

“Growing up in five different countries gave her a truly cosmopolitan outlook.”

cosmopolite widely distributed oecumenical ecumenical general universal worldwide

Opposites

endemic provincial

2. noun

A cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.

“They toasted the promotion with cosmopolitans at the rooftop bar.”

cosmopolite

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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