cosmopolitan

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who has experiences and contacts in many different parts of the world; broad-minded.

  - "She is a cosmopolitan traveler who has been to over 50 countries."
  - "The cosmopolitan city offered a diverse range of cultural experiences."

• noun

  A cocktail made with vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice, and a slice of orange.

  - "I'd like a cosmopolitan, please."
  - "The cosmopolitan is a popular drink at parties."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cosmopolite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cosmopolitan
hometown , moon town , boondocks , dockside

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Variants

List of all variants of cosmopolitan that leads to same result
cosmopolitan , cosmopolitanism , cosmopolitanisms , cosmopolitans , cosmo , cosmos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'kosmos' meaning 'world' and the Latin suffix 'politanus' meaning 'citizen of'.

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Trivia

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1. The cosmopolitan cocktail is said to have originated in Paris in the late 19th century.

2. The term cosmopolitan has been used in literature, including works by H.G. Wells and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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Related Concepts

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1. Globalization: The process of interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, leading to increased cultural exchange and a more cosmopolitan world.

2. Multiculturalism: The promotion of and respect for cultural diversity within a society, leading to a more cosmopolitan population.

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Culture

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The term cosmopolitan has been used to describe individuals who are open-minded and tolerant of different cultures and ideas. It can also refer to urban areas with diverse populations and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

How to Memorize "cosmopolitan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. Imagine a diverse cityscape with people from all walks of life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word cosmopolitan with open-mindedness, diversity, and travel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that a cosmopolitan person is one who is 'worldly' and 'citizen of the world'.

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