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Christocentric

adjective
Chris·​to·​cen·​tric | \ˌkris-tə-ˈsen-trik, ˌkrīs-\

Definition of Christocentric 

: centering theologically on Christ

First Known Use of Christocentric

1873, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Christocentric

Greek Christos Christ + English -centric

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