MEANING
Marked by the presence of people, influences, or customs from many parts of the world.
Use it for
International exchange; varied communities; overlapping cultural practicesEstablish worldly variety through social life rather than tourist landmarks.
Words that belong together
- cosmopolitan city
- cosmopolitan neighborhood
- cosmopolitan atmosphere
On the page
The cosmopolitan port had newspapers in seven languages.
Her neighborhood felt cosmopolitan because every festival brought new invitations.
A cosmopolitan reputation concealed the city's strict divisions between rich and poor newcomers.
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Word forms
- Base
- cosmopolitan
Usage notes
Primary category: setting. Often approving and associated with international openness; diversity alone does not guarantee equality or harmony. Comparative: more cosmopolitan; superlative: most cosmopolitan.
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