Microcosm

noun

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounHuman nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.

2.nounThe human body; a person.

3.nounA smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.

4.nounA small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model.

Synonyms

worldkin epitome exemplar paradigm miniature macrocosm human condition mankind human nature metacosm hominism flesh and blood

Antonyms

macrocosm

Rhymes With

cause him draws him was him withdraws him

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