macrocosm
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rəˌkɒz noun
1.
the great world or universe; the universe considered as a whole (opposed to microcosm ).
2.
the total or entire complex structure of something: the macrocosm of war.
3.
a representation of a smaller unit or entity by a larger one, presumably of a similar structure.
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macrocosm (ˈmækrəˌkɒzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a complex structure, such as the universe or society, regarded as an entirety, as opposed to microcosms, which have a similar structure and are contained within it |
| 2. | any complex entity regarded as a complete system in itself |
| [C16: via French and Latin from Greek makros kosmos great world] | |
| macro'cosmic | |
| —adj | |
| macro'cosmically | |
| —adv | |
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Macrocosm
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Cultural Dictionary
macrocosm definition
A representation of something on a much larger scale. (Compare microcosm.)
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Example sentences
Yes, because what is threatening to us in microcosm is what is threatening to humanity in macrocosm.
The author ebulliently and dramatically devotes the first half of the book to the macrocosm.
Flip a page and the macrocosm became the microcosm again and again, as if reality had sprung a series of leaks.
You're looking at a microcosm of the human condition that is quite representative of the macrocosm of the human condition.
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