microcosm

IPA: mˈaɪkrʌkɑzʌm

Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.
(obsolete) The human body; a person.
A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.
(ecology) A small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model.

Examples of "microcosm" in Sentences

The small village nestled in the mountains was a microcosm of traditional values and close-knit community
The laboratory served as a microcosm of the wider scientific world, with researchers from diverse backgrounds working together
The bustling city street was a microcosm of life itself, with people of all ages and backgrounds passing by
The classroom was a microcosm of society, with students from different cultures and perspectives interacting daily
The family farm was a microcosm of sustainability, with sustainable practices being utilized throughout the operation