Geocentric

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɛntrɪk/

Geocentric (adj)

  1. Describing a belief that Earth is at the centre of the universe, with the Sun and stars moving around it.
  2. Describing an approach that puts people or one group at the centre, treating their viewpoint as the main one.

Geocentric (adjective)

Examples

  • The old model was an Earth-centred view of the universe.
  • Many people once believed in an Earth-centred view of space.