paracosm

English

/ˌpæɹəˈkɒz(ə)m/, /ˌpæɹəˈkɑzəm/

noun
Definitions
  • A detailed imaginary world, especially one created by a child.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek παρα- (beside, near, alongside, from, excessive, by), κόσμος (world, universe, earth) derived from Proto-Indo-European *ḱems-, *ḱens- (announce, solemn style, proclaim, speak in a florid, witness, attest, put in order, say, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱens-

Gloss

announce, solemn style, proclaim, speak in a florid, witness, attest, put in order, say, instruct

Concept
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Speech and language

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Action/Process

Kanji

宣

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