cosmopolitan

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Greek κόσμος (cosmos) meaning world, and πόλις (polis) meaning city, people, citizenry.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /kɒz.mə(ʊ)ˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/, SAMPA: /kQz.m@(U)"pQl.I.t@n/

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[edit] Adjective

Wikipedia cosmopolitan (comparative more cosmopolitan, superlative most cosmopolitan)

1. all-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
4. (of a plant etc.) growing in many parts of the world; widely distributed

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[edit] Noun

cosmopolitan (plural cosmopolitans)

1. a cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite
2. a cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice

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