Christocentric

adjective

Chris·to·cen·tric ˌkri-stə-ˈsen-trik

ˌkrī-

: centering theologically on Christ

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Etymology

Greek Christos Christ + English -centric

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Christocentric was in 1867

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“Christocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christocentric. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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