Class: noun | Syllables: MY-kruh-kah-zum

Definition: Microcosm refers to something (such as a place or an event) that is seen or understood as a small version of something much larger. In the phrase “in microcosm” it describes something in a greatly reduced size or form.

Example(s):
// The game was a microcosm of the entire season, full of ups and downs.
// The model is designed to represent the town in microcosm.