biocentric

adjective

bio·​cen·​tric ˌbī-ō-ˈsen-trik How to pronounce biocentric (audio)
: considering all forms of life as having intrinsic value
biocentrism noun

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biocentric was in 1882

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“Biocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biocentric. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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