MICROCOSM - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a miniature model of something
Categories: Model, Example
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "microcosm" comes from French microcosme. Many other languages have similar words:
- Latin: microcosmus
- Ancient Greek: μικρός
🔗 Related Words
micro – A related word in the same word family.
cosm – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.