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The definition of geocentric is something that considers Earth as the center.

(adjective)

An example of geocentric is the idea that the sun rotates around the earth.

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See geocentric in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

measured or viewed as from the center of the earth
having or regarding the earth as a center

Origin: geo- + -centric

Also geocentrical

Related Forms:

geocentrically adverb

See geocentric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Relating to, measured from, or with respect to the center of the earth.
Having the earth as a center.

Related Forms:

geˌo·cenˈtri·cal·ly adverb

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