macrocosm

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Definition of macrocosm in English Turkish dictionary

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Definition of macrocosm in English English dictionary

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

The universe

the whole of any sphere or department of nature or knowledge to which man is related

{n} the world, whole world, universe

That Part of the Universe Outside a Given System

The greater world or universe

A macrocosm is a complex organized system such as the universe or a society, considered as a single unit. The macrocosm of the universe is mirrored in the microcosm of the mind. microcosm. a large, complicated system such as the whole universe or a society, considered as a single unit   microcosm (macrocosmos, from macro- ( MACRO-) + kosmos ( COSMOS))

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

(Cf Microcosm) The natural universe as a whole, including the biological realms of flora and fauna, weather, and celestial objects such as the sun, moon, and stars See Chain of Being

everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence"

Large order representing a smaller, large-scale model; cosmos as a large-scale man Compare Microcosm

{i} universe, world as a whole; structure or concept viewed in its entirety

A complex structure such as a society considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar smaller-scale structures

Related Terms

A macrocosm

megacosm

macrocosms

plural of macrocosm

Hyphenation

mac·ro·cosm

Antonyms

microcosm

Etymology

[ 'ma-kr&-"kä-z&m ] (noun.) 1600. From Medieval Latin macrocosmus, formed from Ancient Greek μακρός (makros, “great, long”) + κόσμος (cosmos, “universe, order”).