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theocentric

adjective theo·cen·tric \ ˌthē-ə-ˈsen-trik \

Definition of theocentric

: having God as the central interest and ultimate concern
  • a theocentric culture
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theocentricity

play \ˌthē-ə-ˌsen-ˈtri-sə-tē\ noun
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theocentrism

play \ˌthē-ə-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm\ noun

First Known Use of theocentric

1886

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