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Definitions of geocentric in various dictionaries:
adj - having the earth as the center
Relating to, measured from, or with respect to the center of the earth.
Having the earth as a center.
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Revolving around the earth |
Having mundane perspective, like bourgeoisie |
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Dec 20 2012 The Times - Concise |
Dec 9 2006 The Times - Cryptic |
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10-letter term for the structure of the universe as explained by Ptolemy of Alexandria |
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having or representing the earth as the centre, as in former astronomical systems. |
having the earth as the center |
having the earth as its centre |
Relating to, measured from, or with respect to the center of the earth. |
Having the earth as a center. |
Having or representing the earth as the centre, as in former astronomical systems. |
Measured from or considered in relation to the centre of the earth. |
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In astronomy, the geocentric model (also known as geocentrism, or the Ptolemaic system) is a superseded description of the Universe with Earth at the center. Under the geocentric model, the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets all orbited Earth. The geocentric model served as the predominant description of the cosmos in many ancient civilizations, such as those of Aristotle and Ptolemy. * Two observations supported the idea that Earth was the center of the Universe. First, from anywhere on Earth, the Sun appears to revolve around Earth once per day. While the Moon and the planets have their own motions, they also appear to revolve around Earth about once per day. The stars appeared to be fixed on a celestial sphere rotating once each day about an axis through the geographic poles of Earth. Second, Earth seems to be unmoving from the perspective of an earthbound observer; it feels solid, stable, and stationary. * Ancient Greek, ancient Roman, and medieval philosophers usually combined the geocent |