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The definition of cosmopolitan is something that is common to most parts of the world or a person who feels at home all over the world.

(adjective)

An example of cosmopolitan is a person who travels the world free of prejudices and with an open mind.

Cosmopolitan is defined as a person who is at home all over the world, or a type of alcoholic beverage made with vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice and orange flavored liqueur.

(noun)

An example of cosmopolitan is a frequent international traveler compared to someone who has never visited any place.
An example of cosmopolitan is a popular girls' night drink.

See cosmopolitan in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

common to or representative of all or many parts of the world; not national or local
not bound by local or national habits or prejudices; at home in all countries or places
characterized by worldly sophistication; fashionable, urbane, etc.
having a worldwide distribution, as some plants or animals

Origin: < cosmopolite + -an

noun

a cosmopolitan person or thing; cosmopolite

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cosmopolitanism noun

See cosmopolitan in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Pertinent or common to the whole world: an issue of cosmopolitan import.
Having constituent elements from all over the world or from many different parts of the world: the ancient and cosmopolitan societies of Syria and Egypt.
So sophisticated as to be at home in all parts of the world or conversant with many spheres of interest: a cosmopolitan traveler.
Ecology Growing or occurring in many parts of the world; widely distributed.

noun

A cosmopolitan person or organism; a cosmopolite.

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