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allocentric

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al·​lo·​cen·​tric

Definition of allocentric

: having one's interest and attention centered on other persons — compare egocentric

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First Known Use of allocentric

1916, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for allocentric

all- + -centric

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The first known use of allocentric was in 1916

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“Allocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allocentric. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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