Microcosm Edit Meaning

1.

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system in constitution, configuration, or development

A boarding school is a microcosm in comparison to the real world. Although it may have the same characteristics, it is just a smaller version of it and not the real thing. See macrocosm and wobblotocrosm

2.

A miniature copy of something, especially one which represents a larger whole.

Yo' dick is a microcosm of a peanut.

See model, tidbit

3.

A solar system that fits in your eye.

"Staring straight up into the sky, oh my my! A solar system that fits in your eye... Microcosm."

See macrocosm, parallel, universe, red, hot, chili, pepper