cosmopolitan

CEFRC1

/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Familiar with and comfortable among people from many countries.

  2. 02

    noun

    A person who feels at home in many different countries.

Examples

  • The city is often regarded as the most cultured and cosmopolitan city north of London.

  • The journalist is what you call a cosmopolitan.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. At ease in any part of the world; having a wide experience with many cultures.

  2. Composed of people from all over the world.

  3. Inclusive; affecting the whole world.

More examples

In context

  • Domestication and the evolution of anthrophilic traits in houseflies and some drosophilids have allowed certain species to attain cosmopolitan status.

  • 'She is extremely rich. A cosmopolitan.'

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From cosmopolit(e) + -an. Compare metropolitan and megalopolitan.