microcosm
/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌkɑz.əm/ nom C2En français : microcosme
- Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.
- A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one. · Near-synonyms: epitome, paradigm, model
- A small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model.
Pluriel microcosms
Dans la bibliothèque
The collaborative environment served as a microcosm for the broader societal shifts occurring across the Australian continent.
Furthermore, the steamboat itself served as a vibrant microcosm of American society, teeming with diverse characters from every conceivable background and social stratum.
Narayan, this imaginary settlement serves as a brilliant microcosm of human existence.
Where other literary microcosms might emphasize tragedy or existential despair, Narayan’s creation remains fundamentally optimistic and deeply humane.
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