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cosm
universe
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cosmic | ADJ. of or relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth. |
| cosmography | N. the science that deals with the general features of the universe, including the earth. The branches of cosmography include astronomy, geography, and geology. |
| cosmology | N. the science of the origin and development of the universe. |
| cosmonaut | N. a Russian astronaut |
| cosmopolitan | ADJ. familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. |
| cosmos | N. the universe seen as a well-ordered whole |
| macrocosm | N. the whole of a complex structure, especially the world or universe, contrasted with a small or representative part of it. |
| microcosm | N. a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger. |