Cosmopolitan

/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ · adjective

Meaning

Inclusive; affecting the whole world..

Definitions by Sense

1. Inclusive; affecting the whole world.
2. (of a place or institution) Composed of people from all over the world.
3. (of a person) At ease in any part of the world; having a wide experience with many cultures.
4. (biology, ecology) Growing or living in many parts of the world; widely distributed.
5. A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite.
6. A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.
7. (Canada, US, dated) A butterfly of species Vanessa cardui.
8. A moth of species Leucania loreyi.

Example Sentences

The philosophy of cosmopolitanism underlies theories of global citizenship. Cosmopolitanism is the ability to balance a local and global identity. A cosmopolitan individual engages meaningfully with different cultures and feels at home in the world.

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.'

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• more cosmopolitan
• most cosmopolitan
• cosmopolitans

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