geocentric
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adjective \ˌjē-ō-ˈsen-trik\Definition of GEOCENTRIC
1
a : relating to, measured from, or as if observed from the earth's center — compare topocentric b : having or relating to the earth as center — compare heliocentric
2
: taking or based on the earth as the center of perspective and valuation
— geo·cen·tri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of GEOCENTRIC
- the old geocentric theory that the Sun goes round the Earth
First Known Use of GEOCENTRIC
1686
Rhymes with GEOCENTRIC
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