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The word 鈥渃osmopolitan鈥� may be associated with the famous 鈥渃osmo鈥� cocktail, but its true meaning goes much deeper. It is an adjective, and according to Merriam-Webster it is defined as 鈥渉aving wide international sophistication.鈥� Another term that means pretty much the same thing is 鈥満＝巧缜鴏y,鈥� and both can refer to cities or people.

The roots of 鈥渃osmopolitan鈥� come from the Ancient Greek word 鈥渒osmos.鈥� This translates into English as the 鈥渦niverse鈥� or the 鈥満＝巧缜�,鈥� and Kosmospolites are citizens of the 海角社区. Over time, the word evolved into 鈥渃osmopolitan,鈥� which is a catch-all phrase for urbane, sophisticated individuals who have lived and traveled in different countries. By doing so, they might have shed national prejudices that may be found in those who have not encountered many different cultures.聽

Melting Pots

Cosmopolitan cities are where people from different backgrounds live. Rather than meeting lots of people who say, 鈥淚 grew up here!鈥� or, 鈥渕y entire family is from this area,鈥� you are much more likely to encounter individuals from different parts of the 海角社区. The lifestyles are blends of various customs, cultures, and languages. These global cities are built on the basis of different beliefs and ethnicities living together, side-by-side.

Metropolitan vs. Cosmopolitan

When it comes to cities, metropolitan and cosmopolitan have different meanings. The word 鈥渕etropolitan鈥� also has Greek roots, and originally meant a citizen from a mother state. Today, it indicates a region that has a highly-populated urban center plus its less densely-populated surrounding territories. A metropolitan (metro) area has housing, industry, and infrastructure within its boundaries. Metropolitan areas often have multiple municipalities and jurisdictions, too.

Some examples of metropolitan areas:

New York Metro Area:

• City and suburbs of聽New York聽City
• Long Island
• New York鈥檚 Mid- and Lower Hudson Valley
• North and Central聽New聽Jersey
• Three counties in western Connecticut
• Five counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Tokyo

• Mainland Tokyo
• Izu Islands
• Ogasawara Islands
• 26 additional cities
• Five additional towns

Most Cosmopolitan Cities Ever

Of course, cities, like New York, can be metropolitan and cosmopolitan. Here are some more that make the list for being the most cosmopolitan.

Paris, France

This culturally diverse city attracts tourists and has residents from around the globe, and has a population of around 2.148 million (and a metropolitan area). Aside from its incredible history, landmarks, fashion, and food, another thing that makes it interesting is its language. It is one of a small number of international cities where English is not the main language used between people from different nationalities.

Sydney, Australia

As the biggest city in Australia and Oceania, Sydney鈥檚 population comes in at around 5.2 million. Some call it the 鈥淎ustralian New York,鈥� but it has a more relaxed pace of life.

London, UK

Called 鈥渢he most international city in Europe,鈥� London is home to immigrants from around the 海角社区 plus descendants from the former English colonies. The British Empire was once the 海角社区鈥檚 largest empire, encompassing 13.01 million square miles of land. In 1922, the British Empire鈥檚 population topped 458 million and made up 20 percent of the entire 海角社区鈥檚 population. No wonder London remains a cosmopolitan city to this day.

Toronto, Canada

Toronto is the most multicultural city in all of Canada, ranking second in North America behind New York City. Considered as a very open-minded and tolerant city, it is known for being tolerant of immigrants, has top universities, and excellent business opportunities.

San Francisco, US

San Francisco is a colorful, exciting cosmopolitan city that attracts people from all over who are looking to express themselves. It is the聽commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California, but at just 46.87 square miles, it is smaller than you might think. San Fran also has a reputation for extremes and contradictions. You can find multi-million-dollar homes with tents set up next to them; budget-friendly sandwich shops and five-star restaurants; and chilly, foggy weather in the summertime.