SINCE 1828
geocentric
adjective
geo·cen·tric
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Definition of geocentric
1a
: relating to, measured from, or as if observed from the earth's center — compare topocentric
b
: having or relating to the earth as center — compare heliocentric
2
: taking or based on the earth as the center of perspective and valuation
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geocentrically
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geocentric
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of geocentric
: having or relating to the Earth as the center
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