MACROCOSM

universe, existence, creation, world, cosmos, macrocosm

(noun) everything that exists anywhere; “they study the evolution of the universe”; “the biggest tree in existence”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

macrocosm (plural macrocosms)

(philosophy) A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.

(used absolutely) The universe.

Antonyms

• microcosm

Source: Wiktionary


Mac"ro*cosm, n. Etym: [Macro- + Gr. macrocosme.]

Definition: The great world; that part of the universe which is exterior to man; -- contrasted with microcosm, or man. See Microcosm.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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