Synonyms for

Cosmopolitan

Verb / ˌkɑ:zmʌˈpɑ:lʌtʌn / Another word for cosmopolitan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cosmopolitan means relating to the world or the universe. It can also mean sophisticated or worldly.

Synonyms & similar words

cosmopolite worldwide general ecumenical provincial widelydistributed endemic oecumenical universal international worldly sophisticated cultured urbane global diverse eclectic multicultural cosmo

Synonyms by register

Formal

international global cosmopolite universal

Informal

worldly well-traveled sophisticated

Literary

citizen of the world universalist

Antonyms

provincial insular parochial narrow-minded local unsophisticated

Common collocations

  • cosmopolitan city
  • cosmopolitan outlook
  • cosmopolitan society
  • cosmopolitan lifestyle
  • cosmopolitan crowd
  • cosmopolitan area

Word family

noun cosmopolitanism
adjective cosmopolitan

Usage note

Often used to describe people or places that are diverse and international in character. Can sometimes imply a degree of sophistication or worldliness.

Example sentences

  1. The cosmopolitan city of Paris has people from all over the world.
  2. She has a cosmopolitan taste in food and loves trying new dishes.
  3. A cosmopolitan person is open-minded and interested in different cultures.
  4. The cosmopolitan nature of the music festival attracts people from all walks of life.
  5. A cosmopolitan city like London has a rich history and culture.

Quotes

  • A cosmopolitan is someone who is at home in many cities of the world.
  • The cosmopolitan is a citizen of the world.
  • A cosmopolitan city like New York has a different energy than any other place in the world.

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