Cosmopolitan Definition
kŏzmə-pŏlĭ-tn
cosmopolitans
adjective
Pertinent or common to the whole world.
An issue of cosmopolitan import.
American Heritage
Common to or representative of all or many parts of the world; not national or local.
Webster's New World
Not bound by local or national habits or prejudices; at home in all countries or places.
Webster's New World
So sophisticated as to be at home in all parts of the world or conversant with many spheres of interest.
A cosmopolitan traveler.
American Heritage
Characterized by worldly sophistication; fashionable, urbane, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- widely distributed
- world-wide
- general
- oecumenical
- worldwide
- universal
- ecumenical
- worldly-wise
- sophisticated
- worldly
- global
- cosmic
- cultured
- urbane
- pandemic
Antonyms:
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noun
cosmopolitans
A cosmopolitan person or thing; cosmopolite.
Webster's New World
A cocktail made of vodka, cranberry and lime juices, and orange liqueur, served in a martini glass.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Other Word Forms of Cosmopolitan
Noun
Singular:
cosmopolitan
Plural:
cosmopolitansOrigin of Cosmopolitan
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From cosmopolite + -an.
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