Vocabulary Entry

macrocosm

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noun

The whole of a complex structure, especially the universe or a large-scale system, contrasted with a smaller or more specific system.

Example Sentences

"The researchers studied the macrocosm of the galaxy to understand its formation."

"In discussions of philosophy, the macrocosm is often compared to the microcosm of human existence."

"The artist's painting represented a macrocosm of society's diverse elements."