microcosm
1 of 1noun/ˈmaɪkroʊkɑzəm/
Forms:microcosms
1
a miniature representation of something larger
- The research laboratory functions as a microcosm where scientific theories can be tested on a small scale.
- Some reality shows attempt to artificially create microcosms that magnify real-world social dynamics.
- Studies of ant colonies and bee hives reveal orderly microcosms that replicate the functioning of larger societies.