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Geocentric vs Allocentric - What's the difference?

geocentric | allocentric | Synonyms |

Geocentric is a synonym of allocentric.


As adjectives the difference between geocentric and allocentric

is that geocentric is having the earth at the center usually in reference to the solar system while allocentric is concerned with the interests of others more than one's own; community-minded.

geocentric

English

Alternative forms

* geocentrick (obsolete)

Adjective

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  • Having the Earth at the center. Usually in reference to the Solar System.

    • Antonyms

    * heliocentric

    Anagrams

    * egocentric

    allocentric

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Concerned with the interests of others more than one's own; community-minded.
  • Relating to spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on the external environment and independent of one's current location in it. For example, giving the direction as "north," as opposed to "right" (egocentric).

    • Synonyms

    * altruistic * generous * selfless * exocentric * geocentric

    Antonyms

    * egocentric * idiocentric * self-centered * self-absorbed * selfish