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cosmopolitics

cosmopolitics

9.1
A political idea that supports global citizenship and cultural openness
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtɪks/
translation icon : cosmopolitismo
  • Many young people are drawn to cosmopolitics as a way to address worldwide challenges like climate change.

Examples

  • Debates about cosmopolitics often focus on balancing global solidarity with respect for local traditions.

  • The conference on cosmopolitics attracted scholars interested in global cooperation and cultural exchange.

  • Many believe in cosmopolitics.

  • Let's discuss cosmopolitics!

  • The conference on cosmopolitics focused on building global citizenship through cultural exchange and cooperation.

  • Many young activists are passionate about cosmopolitics, seeking solutions to issues that transcend national boundaries.

  • Discussions in the field of cosmopolitics emphasize the importance of solidarity among diverse cultures in addressing global problems.

Synonyms

globalism
vscosmopolitics
5 5.5

Belief that countries should become more connected and rely on each other

emphasizes political movement and solidarity beyond mere economic or integration goals
cosmopolitanism
vscosmopolitics
  • Specialized
1 8.2

The belief that all people belong to one world community and should accept other cultures

focuses on organized political action for global citizenship and solidarity across borders
transnationalism
vscosmopolitics
1 7.6

Connections and activities people or groups keep across different countries

is an ideology advocating global citizenship and cultural openness rather than cross border ties

Antonyms

71 6.0

A strong love and loyalty to one's country that puts its interests above other countries

isolationism
  • Literature
10 7.7

A country's choice to avoid political and economic contact with other countries

How Global

globalism
5 5.5
cosmopolitics
9.1
nationalism
71 6.0
regionalism
1 7.2
localism
1 7.2

Surface Forms

cosmopolitics singular
cosmopolitics plural

Morphology

cosmopolitics = politics (semi-transparent) = cosmo + politics

The word clearly combines 'cosmo-' with 'politics', but the ideological sense of global citizenship is broader than a literal sum of the parts.

Etymology

Cosmopolitics comes from the parts cosmo- meaning 'world' and -politics meaning 'public life', much like the word cosmopolitan which means a 'world citizen'. So, cosmopolitics is a way of thinking about politics that treats people as global citizens and supports cultural openness and solidarity beyond national borders.