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microcosm


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.

Origin: F. Microcosme, L. Microcosmus, fr. Gr. Small + the world.

Source: Websters Dictionary