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Princeton's WordNet

  1. paracosmnoun

    a prolonged fantasy world invented by children; can have a definite geography and language and history

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  1. Paracosm

    A paracosm is a detailed imaginary world thought generally to originate in childhood. The creator of a paracosm has a complex and deeply felt relationship with this subjective universe, which may incorporate real-world or imaginary characters and conventions. Commonly having its own geography, history, and language, it is an experience that is often developed during childhood and continues over a long period of time, months or even years, as a sophisticated reality that can last into adulthood.

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  1. paracosm

    A paracosm refers to an intricate and detailed fictional world or universe created in the imagination of an individual or a group. It is often developed over a significant period, incorporating various characters, landscapes, cultures, and narratives that may differ from the reality. Paracosms act as a form of escapism for their creators and serve as a means to explore creative ideas, emotions, and experiences through the lens of a self-constructed reality.

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  1. Paracosm

    A paracosm is a detailed imaginary world, or fantasy world, involving humans and/or animals, or perhaps even fantasy or alien creations. Commonly having its own geography, history, and language, it is an experience that is often developed during childhood and continues over a long period of time: months or even years.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of paracosm in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of paracosm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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