mi·cro·cosm 
/ˈmaɪkrəˌkɑ:zəm/ noun
plural mi·cro·cosms /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɑ:zəm/ noun [count] : something (such as a place or an event) that is seen as a small version of something much larger
▪ The village is a microcosm of the whole country. ▪ The game was a microcosm of the entire season. — compare macrocosm
▪ The village is a microcosm of the whole country. ▪ The game was a microcosm of the entire season. — compare macrocosm
in microcosm
: in a greatly reduced size or form
▪ The model is designed to represent the town in microcosm.
▪ The model is designed to represent the town in microcosm.
