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Christocentric

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Chris·​to·​cen·​tric | \ ˌkri-stə-ˈsen-trik How to pronounce Christocentric (audio) , ˌkrī- \

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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“Christocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christocentric. Accessed 5 Aug. 2020.

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