Geocentric

//ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the Earth at the center. not-comparable

    "a geocentric coordinate system"

  2. 2
    Of or relating to geocentrism, an obsolete cosmology which placed the Earth at the center of the universe. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having the earth as the center wordnet

Synonyms

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allocentricallocentricaxialcentralconcentratedkey

Example

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"The heliocentric view of the world, in which the Sun is at the centre of the universe, is also described as the Copernican system. It represents a step forward from the geocentric view of Ptolemy."

Etymology

From geo- + -centric.

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Geocentric Coordinate Timesolar system

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