anthropocentric

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌænθrəpoʊˈsɛntrɪk/ UK /ˌænθrəpəʊˈsentrɪk/ See IPA manual

Freq #307041

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1 adj · regarding human beings as... human-centeredhomocentric

More human-focused

Opposites

ecocentricbiocentricnonanthropocentric

Word family

Derived forms anthropocentricallyanthropocentricityanthropocentrism

Related forms humanismspeciesismecocentrism

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anthropocentric view
an interpretation that places human beings and their interests at the center

Adjective + noun

Etymology

Formed from anthropo- ("human"), from Ancient Greek anthropos ("human being"), + centric ("having a center"), ultimately from Greek kentron ("center, sharp point"). The term describes views that place humanity at the center of explanation or moral concern.

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# anthropocentric

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C2
**Part of speech:** adj
**IPA (US):** /ˌænθrəpoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
**IPA (UK):** /ˌænθrəpəʊˈsentrɪk/
**Frequency rank:** 307041

## Meanings
1. regarding human beings as the central or most important element of existence, especially when interpreting nature or assigning value

## Examples
- The philosopher rejected the anthropocentric assumption that nature exists chiefly for human use.

## Synonyms
- human-centered
- homocentric
- human-focused

## Antonyms
- ecocentric
- biocentric
- nonanthropocentric

## Derived Forms
- anthropocentrically
- anthropocentricity
- anthropocentrism

## Related Forms
- humanism
- speciesism
- ecocentrism

## Etymology
Formed from anthropo- ("human"), from Ancient Greek anthropos ("human being"), + centric ("having a center"), ultimately from Greek kentron ("center, sharp point"). The term describes views that place humanity at the center of explanation or moral concern.

## Topics
- Describing Qualities
- Word Formation & Derivatives
- Register & Style

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