Definitions

1. noun

A small or limited section or system that represents the whole or a larger system, often in a condensed or symbolic form.

“The small town was a microcosm of the country’s social and economic problems.”

2. noun

A person or group that is representative of a particular culture, society, or way of life.

“The immigrant community was seen as a microcosm of the city’s cultural diversity.”

3. noun

A small or limited area or system that is used as a model or example of a larger system or process.

“The experiment was designed as a microcosm of the natural ecosystem.”