cosmopolitanism

Definitions

The ideology that all human beings belong to a single community and share universal values, transcending national or local affiliations.

The quality of being familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.

Examples

The university promotes cosmopolitanism by encouraging students to engage with diverse cultures from around the globe.

His philosophy of cosmopolitanism suggests that all human beings belong to a single community based on shared morality.

The city's vibrant arts scene is a testament to its long history of cosmopolitanism and international exchange.

Synonyms

internationalism globalism worldliness multiculturalism universalism sophistication broad-mindedness

Antonyms

provincialism parochialism isolationism nationalism insularism xenophobia narrow-mindedness