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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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