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geocentric
ge·o·cen·tric
[
j ō séntrik
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
having Earth at its center:
describes the solar system when it is regarded as having the Earth as its center
2.
considered from Earth's center:
measured from, or considered as if viewed from, the center of the Earth
3.
with Earth as center of focus:
having the Earth and its inhabitants as the center of a theory or belief
ge·o·cen·tri·cal·ly
adverb
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ge·o·cen·tri·cal·ly adverb
