cosmopolite
pronunciation
How to pronounce cosmopolite in British English:
UK [kɒz'mɒpəlaɪt]
How to pronounce cosmopolite in American English:
US [kɒz'mɒpəˌlaɪt]
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- Noun:
- a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries
Word Origin
- cosmopolite (n.)
- late 16c., "man of the world; citizen of the world," from Greek kosmopolites "citizen of the world," from kosmos "world" (see cosmos) + polites "citizen" (see politic). In common use 17c. in a neutral sense; it faded out in 18c. but was revived from c. 1800 with a tinge of reproachfulness (opposed to patriot).
Example
- 1. A true cosmopolite ? Renaissance man .
- 2. " You seem to be a genuine cosmopolite , " I said admiringly . " But it also seems that you would decry patriotism . "
- 3. At a more cosmopolite resort like miami beach it may be night clubs and stage shows .
- 4. Target and content : it mainly focused on how to cultivate the qualified and active citizen , and it paid attention to the content of the socialist consciousness education and the goal of culturing cosmopolite .
- 5. Use international architecture vocabulary , use cosmopolite chinese architectural art practice , use knowledge wealth class 's modern life logos in living , this is courtyard 's front edge living view .