cosmopolitan

Definition

Characterized by an international, worldly outlook or involving people and elements from many different parts of the world.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'kosmos' (world) and 'polites' (citizen), the term originally described a person who felt at home anywhere in the world, eventually evolving to describe places or outlooks that are worldly and multifaceted.

In the news

The article uses 'cosmopolitan' to describe Hong Kong's role as a sophisticated, internationally-connected hub that can help Nepal bridge its local needs with global financial markets.

“Nepal must transition to strategic multi-alignment”

Nepali Times

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