Cosmopolitan

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kÉ’z.mÉ™(ÊŠ)ˈpÉ’l.ɪ.tÉ™n/

Origin

From cosmopolite + -an.

Adjective

1. all-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
4. (biology, ecology) growing in many parts of the world; widely distributed

Full definition of cosmopolitan

Noun

1. a cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite
2. a cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice