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Do you mean the root "macro"? That's of Greek origin, from the word makros meaning "long" or "large". When found in English words it means:

  • "large", as opposed to "micro-" (from Greek mikros), which means "small"
  • "long", as in "macrobiotic" (Greek bios, "life"), "intended to prolong life"
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