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anthropocentrism

/ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.53 in modern English

Syllables
an-thro-pocen-trism
IPA
/ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/
25
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A viewpoint or theory that places human beings at the center of everything, giving preference to human beings above all other considerations.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Originated 1905-1910, anthropocentric + -ism. Equivalent to anthropo- + -centrism.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

anthropocentrisms (plural)

Derived Forms

antianthropocentrism

Phrases

post-anthropocentrism

Frequently Paired Words

anthropocentric

Synonyms

homocentricism humanocentrism anthropocentricity

Questions

How do you pronounce anthropocentrism?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/.
What does anthropocentrism mean?
A viewpoint or theory that places human beings at the center of everything, giving preference to human beings above all other considerations.
Where does anthropocentrism come from?
Originated 1905-1910, anthropocentric + -ism. Equivalent to anthropo- + -centrism.

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