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- [an-thruh-poh-sen-trik]
- /ˌæn θrə poʊˈsɛn trɪk/
- /ˌæn.θrəʊ.pəʊ.ˈsen.trɪk/
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- [an-thruh-poh-sen-trik]
- /ˌæn θrə poʊˈsɛn trɪk/
Definitions of anthropocentric word
- adjective anthropocentric regarding man as the most important and central factor in the universe 3
- adjective anthropocentric that considers humankind as the central focus, or final goal, of the universe 3
- adjective anthropocentric conceiving of everything in the universe in terms of human values 3
- adjective anthropocentric regarding the human being as the central fact of the universe. 1
- adjective anthropocentric assuming human beings to be the final aim and end of the universe. 1
- adjective anthropocentric viewing and interpreting everything in terms of human experience and values. 1
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Origin of anthropocentric
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; anthropo- + -centric
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Parts of speech for Anthropocentric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anthropocentric popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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anthropocentric usage trend in Literature
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