In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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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