Macrocosm vs. Microcosm

Macrocosmnoun

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

Macrocosmnoun

(used absolutely) The universe.

Macrocosmnoun

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

Macrocosmnoun

everything that exists anywhere;

Microcosmnoun

Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.

Microcosmnoun

(obsolete) The human body; a person.

Microcosmnoun

A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.

Microcosmnoun

(ecology) A small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model.

Microcosmnoun

A little world; a miniature universe. Hence (so called by Paracelsus), a man, as a supposed epitome of the exterior universe or great world. Opposed to macrocosm.

Microcosmnoun

A relatively small object or system considered as representative of a larger system of which it is part, exhibiting many features of the complete system.

Microcosmnoun

a miniature model of something