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Definition microcosm in American English

microcosm noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmaɪkrəˌkɑzəm/
1

something small that contains or represents all the features or qualities of something larger

Example

The village is a microcosm of rural Turkish life.

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Definition microcosm in American English