cosmopolitan — familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlɪtən/
Example Sentences
- New York is known as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.
- After ordering a cosmopolitan cocktail, she realized the irony of drinking something so cosmopolitan in a small-town bar.
- His cosmopolitan background helped him adapt quickly to the international business environment.
cosmopolitan
ADJECTIVE[/ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlɪtən/]
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

a well-dressed traveler effortlessly navigates through the international terminal, greeting people in different traditional clothing with appropriate cultural gestures. She bows respectfully to a person in Japanese kimono, then immediately switches to a warm handshake with someone in European business attire. Her confident body language and natural interactions show complete comfort with each cultural exchange. Around her, travelers wearing saris, turbans, traditional African robes, and modern Western clothing all respond positively to her culturally appropriate greetings. Other passengers nearby observe her seamless cultural adaptability with admiration. someone who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'kosmos' meaning 'world/universe' and 'polites' meaning 'citizen'. The word literally means 'citizen of the world' and entered English in the 17th century.
Breakdown
cosmo- (world/universe) + polit- (citizen) + -an (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“New York is known as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.”
“After ordering a cosmopolitan cocktail, she realized the irony of drinking something so cosmopolitan in a small-town bar.”
“His cosmopolitan background helped him adapt quickly to the international business environment.”
“She tried to appear cosmopolitan by name-dropping cities she'd never actually visited.”
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