cosmopolitan

• Décrit une personne ou un lieu qui est raffiné, cultivé et familier avec de nombreuses cultures et pays différents ; qui reflète ou inclut des influences du monde entier.

Describes a person or place that is sophisticated, worldly, and familiar with many different cultures and countries.

1. International or globalB2formal

   Including people from many different countries and cultures; having a global perspective.

   cosmopolite

   • London is a cosmopolitan city with residents from all over the world.
   • She has a cosmopolitan outlook after traveling to over 30 countries.
   • The restaurant offers a cosmopolitan menu featuring dishes from various cuisines.

   Synonymesglobalinternationalmulticulturaluniversalworldly

   Antonymesinsularlocalnationalisticparochialprovincial

2. Sophisticated and worldlyC1formal

   Having experience of and knowledge about different cultures, places, and lifestyles.

   Cosmopolite

   • He is a cosmopolitan gentleman who speaks five languages.
   • Her cosmopolitan taste in art reflects her extensive travels.
   • The party was filled with cosmopolitan guests discussing global politics.

   Synonymescultivatedculturedinternationalistrefinedsophisticatedurbaneworldly

   Antonymesinsularnaivenarrow-mindedparochialprovincial

3. Eclectic or diverseC1formal

   Composed of elements from various sources or traditions.

   Cosmopolite (diversifié)

   • The city's architecture has a cosmopolitan blend of styles.
   • Her wardrobe is cosmopolitan, mixing vintage finds with modern designers.
   • The festival had a cosmopolitan atmosphere with music from every continent.

   Synonymesdiverseeclecticheterogeneousmixedmulticulturalvaried

   Antonymesinsularnarrowparochialprovincial

• Nom désignant une personne qui a beaucoup voyagé et qui est familière avec de nombreuses cultures et pays, s'y sentant à l'aise.

A noun referring to a person who has traveled widely and is familiar with and at ease in many different cultures and countries.

1. Worldly personB2formal

   A person who has traveled widely and is familiar with and comfortable in many different cultures and countries.

   Cosmopolite (personne)

   • She is a true cosmopolitan, having lived in five different countries.
   • The conference was full of cosmopolitans from all over the world.
   • He considers himself a cosmopolitan, not tied to any single nation.

   Synonymescosmopoliteglobetrottersophisticate

   Antonymesinsularparochialprovincial