CultureSeptember 1, 2026
cosmopolitanism
koz-muh-POL-ih-tih-zum
Definition
The quality of being familiar with, representative of, or at ease in many different cultures and countries.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'kosmopolitēs', meaning 'citizen of the world', which combines 'kosmos' (world) and 'politēs' (citizen).
In the news
The article credits the film distributor Contemporary Films with fostering a sense of cosmopolitanism by introducing British audiences to international cinema beyond Hollywood and standard British movies. This helped bridge cultural gaps during a time when domestic viewers had limited exposure to foreign perspectives.
‘Not just Hollywood crap’: Mike Leigh on the distributor who brought world cinema to the UK
Read the full article ↗The Guardian