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Meaning of cosmopolitan

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cosmopolitan

Pronunciation:/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən//ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite.

  2. A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.

  3. A butterfly, Vanessa cardui

adjective

Definitions

  1. 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; familiar with many cultures.

  4. Growing or living in many parts of the world; widely distributed.