miniature

mastery
UK /ˈmɪnɪt͡ʃə/ US /ˈmɪn(i)ət͡ʃʊəɹ/nounadjverb

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What does 'miniature' mean in this sentence?

The twelve days from Christmas to Epiphany are conceived as a miniature of the whole year, the character of each particular day answering to the character of a particular month.