Definition of cyclopolitan

cy·clo·pol·i·tan [sahy-kluh-pol-i-tn] p cyclopolitans

noun

a person who habitually uses a cycle for transport in urban environments; does not dress specifically for cycling
a pedestrian who uses a bicycle to increase efficiency and carrying capacity
a person who is aware of global imperatives and embraces cyclopolitanism in his or her ideas, life, etc.
a person who is free from car dependence or auto-biaser attachment

adjective

Origin:

2012; cycle (from the Latin cyclus, meaning “cycle”, “circle” or “wheel”) + politan (from the Greek Politan, meaning “city” or “Municipal”)

Derivative:

cy·clo·pol·i·tan·ism abstract noun [sahy-kluh-pol-i-tn-izm]
urban cycle movement occurring or growing in various parts of the world

Related forms

Synonyms

sophisticated, urban, wheeled-pedestrian, forward-thinking, citizen-cyclist, metropolitan, well-traveled, tolerant, cool

Antonyms

car-centric, parochial, closed-minded, backwards-thinking, limited, insular, narrow-minded, blinkered, conservative, boorish

Example of (hopefully) common usage

Copenhagen and Auckland are cyclopolitan cities.
Governments around the world are allocating funding to cyclopolitanise their towns and cities to mitigate increasing congestion and air pollution.
Amsterdam has a great deal of cyclopolitanate infrastructure.
Mark and Jenny are apartment dwellers in New York and are cyclopolitans.