cosmopolitanism

Meanings

• noun

  The worldview that other cultures are equal to one's own. A person with this worldview is called a cosmopolitan.

• adjective

  The quality of being cosmopolitan; broad-minded, especially in social attitudes; open to all cultures and religious and political views.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cosmopolitanism
cosmology , patriotism

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Variants

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cosmopolitan , cosmopolitanism , cosmopolitanisms , cosmopolitans

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'kosmos' meaning 'world' and 'polis' meaning 'city'. The term was used in ancient Greece to refer to a citizen of the world.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cosmopolitan' was popularized in the 18th century by the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

2. The term 'cosmopolitan' has been used to describe a wide range of figures throughout history, from the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes to the modern-day actor Robert Downey Jr.

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Related Concepts

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1. Globalization: The process of interconnectedness between people, companies, and governments around the world.

2. Multiculturalism: The promotion of and respect for cultural diversity within a single society.

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Culture

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Cosmopolitanism has been a significant cultural and intellectual movement throughout history. It has been associated with the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and the globalization of the modern world. Cosmopolitanism has been celebrated in literature, art, and music, and has been a driving force behind the development of international organizations and global cooperation.

How to Memorize "cosmopolitanism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a globe with people from different cultures and religions interconnected, representing the idea of a world citizen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of open-mindedness and acceptance of different cultures and beliefs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cosmo-Politan' to remember that cosmopolitanism is the belief that all cultures are equal.

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