paracosm

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

From English para- (from Ancient Greek παρα-) + English cosmos (from Ancient Greek κόσμος, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱems-, *ḱens-).

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