noun
- The belief or practice of being a citizen of the world; the idea that all people belong to a single global community and should be treated as equals regardless of nationality or culture.
- The quality or state of being cosmopolitan; sophistication and worldliness resulting from familiarity with many different cultures and places.
Usage: Often used in philosophical and political contexts; Related to cosmopolitanism
Usage: Describes a cultural attitude or lifestyle
Examples
- Her cosmopolitism was evident in her fluency in five languages and her appreciation for art from around the world.
- The philosopher argued for cosmopolitism as a moral framework that transcends national boundaries.
- Living in a major international city fostered a sense of cosmopolitism among the residents.
- His cosmopolitism made him uncomfortable with narrow-minded attitudes toward other cultures.
- The movement promoted cosmopolitism as a path to global peace and understanding.
- Cosmopolitism in literature often explores themes of cultural exchange and human connection across borders.