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microcosm

noun

/ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

Meaning

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.

The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.

miniature, model, epitome, sample, representation

macrocosm, entirety

microcosm of society, cultural microcosm, microcosm of the world

extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical ab...

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

something that prevents you from concentrating