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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The first known use of geocentric was in 1686
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