Sekirov Dictionary

cosmopolite

/kɑzˈmɑpəˌlaɪt/

adjective 3
noun 3
forms 3

adjective3

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Of or relating to cosmopolites; cosmopolitan.
- International necessities are rapidly breaking down old prejudices and conservatisms, while developing cosmopolite feeling. — 1921
Oriented, exposed to or open to ideas and influences outside one's own social system or group.
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Distributed throughout the world; having a wide geographical distribution.
- Both species could be labelled as the most cosmopolite as they appear in 100% of the sampling spots, both indoors and outdoors. — 1987

noun3

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One who is at home in every place; a citizen of the world; a cosmopolitan person.
- First drink a health, this solemn night, / A health to England, every guest: / That man’s the best cosmopolite / Who loves his native country best. — 1852
A plant found more or less everywhere in the world.
(US, old-fashioned) The butterfly painted lady (Vanessa cardui).

forms

cosmopolites · more cosmopolite · most cosmopolite

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