cosmopolitan

== English == === Etymology === From cosmopolit(e) +‎ -an. Compare metropolitan and megalopolitan. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ === Adjective === cosmopolitan (comparative more cosmopolitan, superlative most cosmopolitan) Inclusive; affecting the whole world. (of a place or institution) Composed of people from all over the world. (of a person) At ease in any part of the world; having a wide experience with many cultures. (biology, ecology) Growing or living in many parts of the world; widely distributed. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === cosmopolitan (plural cosmopolitans) A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite. A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice. Synonym: (clipping) cosmo (Canada, US, dated) A butterfly of species Vanessa cardui. Synonyms: cosmopolite, painted lady A moth of species Leucania loreyi. ==== Derived terms ==== cosmorita cosmotini rootless cosmopolitan ==== Translations ==== == Swedish == === Noun === cosmopolitan c cosmopolitan (drink)