国際人
Meanings
internationally minded person; cosmopolitan; citizen of the world
Describes someone with international experience, outlook, language ability, or ease in cross-cultural settings. Often complimentary.
She is a cosmopolitan person who speaks three languages.
Young people today are expected to have the outlook of globally minded people.
international celebrity; international public figure
A less central use for someone known or active internationally, especially a public figure or celebrity.
That actor is now an international celebrity with fans around the world.
Usage patterns
- 真の〈人〉になるto become a true (international person)
Through studying abroad and working, he became a true international-minded person.
- 〈人〉としての教養cultural literacy expected of an internationally minded person
I want to acquire the cultural literacy expected of an international-minded person.
- 〈人〉を目指すto aim to become an internationally minded person
She is studying English with the goal of becoming an internationally minded person.