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noun
A worldly or sophisticated man, one well versed in the ways and dealings of humankind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a worldly-wise person
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sophisticate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adult, grownup
Narrower terms: cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, slicker
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