adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a galactic center at its center. not-comparable

   "a galactocentric coordinate system"

2. 2
   Having an entire galaxy at its center. not-comparable
3. 3
   Of or relating to galactocentrism, the theory according to which the Milky Way is at or near the center of the Universe. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"a galactocentric coordinate system"

Etymology

From galacto- + -centric.

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