Definition

A person who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.

Example

As a cosmopolite, she felt comfortable speaking multiple languages and enjoying diverse cuisines.

Conversation

Have you ever met a true cosmopolite while traveling?

Yes, I met someone in Paris who had lived in five different countries!

That sounds amazing! What was their story as a cosmopolite?

They shared incredible experiences and insights from each culture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cosmopolite is formed from "cosmo-" (from Greek "kosmos", meaning world or universe) and "polite" (from Greek "polites", meaning citizen). The word refers to a citizen of the world, someone who feels at home in any country.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cosmos' as the world and 'polite' as a citizen — a cosmopolite is someone who feels like a citizen of the world.

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