biocentric

adjective

bio·​cen·​tric ˌbī-ō-ˈsen-trik How to pronounce biocentric (audio)
: considering all forms of life as having intrinsic value
biocentrism noun

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Incorporating an exopsychological biocentric contact-willingness factor into the Drake Equation. Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026

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1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biocentric was in 1882

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“Biocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biocentric. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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