adj. & n.
--adj.
1. a of or from or knowing many parts of the world. b consisting of people from many or all parts.
2 free from national limitations or prejudices.
3 Ecol. (of a plant, animal, etc.) widely distributed.
--n.
1. a cosmopolitan person.
2 Ecol. a widely distributed animal or plant.
Derivatives:
cosmopolitanism n. cosmopolitanize v.tr. & intr. (also -ise).
Etymology: COSMOPOLITE + -AN