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cosmopolitan thinking

[/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
noun
pensamento cosmopolita
1. A philosophical and intellectual perspective that values universal human principles over local, national, or ethnic particularities; an outlook emphasizing global citizenship and openness to different cultures
Her cosmopolitan thinking allowed her to bridge cultural divides in the international organization.
Seu pensamento cosmopolita permitiu que ela unisse diferentes culturas na organização internacional.
2. The approach of viewing the world as interconnected and embracing diversity, rejecting parochialism and narrow nationalism
Cosmopolitan thinking encourages people to see themselves as citizens of the world first.
O pensamento cosmopolita encoraja as pessoas a se verem como cidadãos do mundo antes de tudo.
NYC Slang
worldly perspective / global mindset
Synonyms
global perspectiveinternational outlookuniversalist perspectiveworldly mindsetcultural openness
Antonyms
parochialismnationalismisolationismethnocentrismprovincialism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento cosmopolita
Standard usage in academic and intellectual contexts
São Paulo
visão cosmopolita
Often used in business and cultural discussions
Portugal
pensamento cosmopolita
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

citizen of the world
think globally
transcend borders
embrace diversity
break down barriers
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