microcosm
noun/ˈmaɪkroʊˌkɑzəm/
Frequency rank: #15,724 most common English word
Meaning
a miniature version or representation of something larger.
Example sentence
The diverse school cafeteria serves as microcosm of the wider society outside its walls.
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