Cosmopolitan — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan (adjective)
- having wide international sophistication, worldly
- composed of persons, constituents, or elements from all or many parts of the world
- having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope or bearing
Cosmopolitan (noun)
- cosmopolite
- a cocktail made of vodka, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice
Cosmopolitan (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
"a college student who now seems conspicuously cosmopolitan after spending his junior year abroad"
Cosmopolitan (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a person with the outlook, experience, and manners thought to be typical of big city dwellers
"as someone who had lived in Paris for a year as an exchange student, she seemed very much the cosmopolitan to her old classmates"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cosmopolitan
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cosmopolitan
Words with the opposite meaning of Cosmopolitan:
Near Antonyms of Cosmopolitan
Word Forms of Cosmopolitan
Derived words: cosmopolitanism (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Cosmopolitan
First known use: 1798
Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmopolitan
What does "Cosmopolitan" mean?
"Cosmopolitan" means having wide international sophistication, worldly. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having wide international sophistication, worldly. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Cosmopolitan"?
Other words for "Cosmopolitan" include smart, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise, city slicker, cosmopolite, metropolitan and slicker. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cosmopolitan" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Cosmopolitan"?
There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cosmopolitan". Common alternatives include smart, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise, city slicker, cosmopolite, metropolitan, slicker and sophisticate.
What is the opposite of "Cosmopolitan"?
Antonyms of "Cosmopolitan" include guileless, ingenuous, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, untutored, unworldly and wide-eyed. Near antonyms include callow, green, inexperienced and raw.
How do you use "Cosmopolitan" in a sentence?
Examples of "Cosmopolitan" in a sentence: "a college student who now seems conspicuously cosmopolitan after spending his junior year abroad"; "as someone who had lived in Paris for a year as an exchange student, she seemed very much the cosmopolitan to her old classmates".
Is "Cosmopolitan" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Cosmopolitan" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Cosmopolitan"?
"Cosmopolitan" is pronounced /ˌkäz-mə-ˈpä-lə-tən/ and divided into syllables as cos·mo·pol·i·tan.
What is the origin of the word "Cosmopolitan"?
First known use: 1798.