cosmopolitan

/ˌkɒz.mə.ˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/·adjective·1614·Established

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'Cosmopolitan' was coined by Diogenes the Cynic — Greek for 'citizen of the world,' rejecting borders.

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Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures; having worldwide scope or applicability; including people from many different countries.

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Greek17th centurywell-attested

From Greek 'kosmopolitēs' (citizen of the world), composed of 'kosmos' (world, order, universe) + 'politēs' (citizen), from 'polis' (city). The Cynic philosopher Diogenes of Sinope (4th century BCE) is traditionally credited with coining the term. When asked where he came from, he replied 'I am a citizen of the world' (kosmopolitēs) — a radical statement

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The word 'cosmos' itself has a surprising etymology. Greek 'kosmos' originally meant 'order' or 'arrangement' — it was the opposite of chaos. Pythagoras is said to have been the first to apply 'kosmos' to the universe, on the grounds

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