die Weltoffenheit
Translation
cosmopolitanism, open-mindedness, openness to the world
Examples
Berlin ist bekannt für seine Weltoffenheit.
Berlin is known for its cosmopolitanism.
Weltoffenheit ist wichtig für den kulturellen Austausch.
Openness to the world is important for cultural exchange.
Grammar Patterns
the cosmopolitanism of ((sb./sth.)) The city's cosmopolitanism impresses me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Toleranz (tolerance), Aufgeschlossenheit (open-mindedness); Antonyms: Engstirnigkeit (narrow-mindedness), Xenophobie (xenophobia)
Etymology
From 'Welt' (world) + 'offen' (open) + '-heit' (a suffix like '-ness'). Literally 'world-open-ness'.
Memory Tips
Imagine opening ('offen') a window to the whole world ('Welt').