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What is the Greek root word for cosmopolitan?

The Greek root word for "cosmopolitan" is kosmos, meaning "world" or "universe".

Here's the breakdown:

* kosmos (Greek) = world, universe

* polis (Greek) = city, state

Cosmopolitan originally referred to a citizen of the world, someone who is at home in many different cities and cultures.

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