autocentric

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English

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Etymology 1

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From auto- (self) +‎ -centric.

Adjective

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autocentric (comparative more autocentric, superlative most autocentric)

  1. Centered in or upon the self; making or regarding oneself as the center.
    • 1988, M.J. Apter, J.H. Kerr, M.P. Cowles, Progress in Reversal Theory[1]:
      These remarks would seem to imply a shift for the nurse from autocentric controlling, to allocentric controlling, then to allocentric nurturing.
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Etymology 2

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From auto- (automobile) +‎ -centric.

Adjective

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autocentric (comparative more autocentric, superlative most autocentric)

  1. (automotive, road transport, urban studies, uncommon) Of the planning of a city or community, built or designed primarily for automobile vehicles.

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