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/ === Noun === macrocosm (plural macrocosms) (philosophy) A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures. (used absolutely) The universe. ==== Antonyms ==== microcosm ==== Derived terms ==== macrocosmic macrocosmology ==== Related terms ==== cosmos ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== macroworld == Romanian == === Alternative forms === macrocosmos === Etymology === Borrowed from French macrocosme. === Noun === macrocosm n (uncountable) macrocosm Antonyms: microcosm, microcosmos ==== Declension ====