geocentric

adjective geo·cen·tric \ˌjē-ō-ˈsen-trik\

: having or relating to the Earth as the center

Full Definition of GEOCENTRIC

a : relating to, measured from, or as if observed from the earth's center — compare topocentric

b : having or relating to the earth as center — compare heliocentric

: taking or based on the earth as the center of perspective and valuation

— geo·cen·tri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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