macrocosm

English

Etymology

From Middle French macrocosme (from Old French macrocosme) and Medieval Latin macrocosmus, formed from Ancient Greek μακρός (makrós, “great, long”) + κόσμος (kósmos, “universe, order”).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmæk.ɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑz.əm/
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Noun

macrocosm (plural macrocosms)

  1. (philosophy) A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.
  2. (used absolutely) The universe.

Antonyms

Derived terms

Translations
the universe — see universe

See also

Romanian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French macrocosme.

Noun

macrocosm n (uncountable)

  1. macrocosm
    Antonyms: microcosm, microcosmos

Declension
declension of macrocosm (singular only)
singular
n gender indefinite articulation definite articulation
nominative/accusative (un) macrocosm macrocosmul
genitive/dative (unui) macrocosm macrocosmului
vocative macrocosmule
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