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cosmopolitanism|kɒzməʊˈpɒlɪtənɪz(ə)m|
[f. prec. + -ism.]
1. a. Cosmopolitan character; adherence to cosmopolitan principles.
1828Carlyle Misc. (1857) I. 217 A certain attenuated cosmopolitanism had taken place of the old home feeling. 1878Dowden Stud. Lit. 374 In her vain striving after cosmopolitanism..he [Quinet] recognised the secret of Italy's decrepitude.
b. In Soviet usage, disparagement of Russian traditions and culture (equated with disloyalty).
1950Ann. Reg. 1949 203 ‘Cosmopolitanism’ was stated to be a plot to undermine Soviet dramaturgy..by praise and imitation of ‘decadent bourgeois’ dramatic and literary productions. 1963Listener 3 Jan. 4/1 In 1948, ‘cosmopolitanism’ was named the chief heresy of the communist world with the Jews its chief prophets.
2. Nat. Hist. World-wide distribution.
1870Rolleston Anim. Life Introd. 113 A nearer approach made to cosmopolitanism than is usual amongst Insects. |