cosmopolitan

English

/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/, /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/

adj
Definitions
  • inclusive; affecting the whole world.
  • (of a place) composed of people from all over the world.
  • (of a person) at ease in any part of the world; familiar with many cultures.
  • (biology) growing or living in many parts of the world; widely distributed.

Etymology

Suffix from English cosmopolite.

Origin

English

cosmopolite

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