noun
- large complex systems or structures, especially the universe as a whole or society viewed as a complete entity
Usage: plural of macrocosm
Examples
- Scientists study both microcosms and macrocosms to understand natural systems.
- The philosopher compared individual minds to macrocosms of human experience.
- These small communities reflect the larger macrocosms of modern society.
- Ancient astronomers viewed the heavens as divine macrocosms.
- The novel explores how personal relationships mirror social macrocosms.
- Ecologists examine how local ecosystems fit into global macrocosms.