Cosmopolitanized

/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been made worldly, sophisticated, and freed from local or provincial attitudes and interests.

Etymology

Past participle of cosmopolitanize, formed by adding -ed. Reflects the transformation of people or places through exposure to diverse cultures and ideas.

Kelly Says

The shift from cosmopolitanize to cosmopolitanized shows how a place or person changes—a small town becomes cosmopolitanized by immigration, media, and travel, losing some local character but gaining world awareness.

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