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microcosm

/mɪˈkrɒksəm/ noun · British & US
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What does microcosm mean?

noun

A small part of something that shows its characteristics, or a small group of people or things that are typical of a larger group.

Example

"The garden was a microcosm of the entire ecosystem, with all the different plants and animals living together in harmony."

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