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Webster 1913 Edition
Homocentric
Hoˊmo-cen′tric
,Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK]: [GREEK] the same + [GREEK] center: cf. F.
homocentrique
.] Having the same center.
Definition 2024
homocentric
homocentric
English
Adjective
homocentric (comparative more homocentric, superlative most homocentric)
- Having an identical centre.
- Focused on human beings; anthropocentric.
- 1999, Douglas Torgerson, The promise of green politics: environmentalism and the public sphere
- Hay's main concern, in the light of an antigreen backlash, is that homocentric democracy is insufficient for the achievement of the ecocentric goals […]
- 1999, Douglas Torgerson, The promise of green politics: environmentalism and the public sphere
- Having a homosexual bias or basis.
- 2005, The Advocate (number 947, 27 September 2005, page 62)
- With this year's onslaught of homocentric networks, queer television programs for 2005 literally run the entire gay gamut.
- 2005, The Advocate (number 947, 27 September 2005, page 62)
Related terms
Translations
having an identical centre
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anthropocentric — see anthropocentric