"omphalocentric" meaning in All languages combined

See omphalocentric on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more omphalocentric [comparative], most omphalocentric [superlative]
Etymology: From omphalo- + -centric, thus literally "navel-centered." Etymology templates: {{confix|en|omphalo|centric}} omphalo- + -centric Head templates: {{en-adj}} omphalocentric (comparative more omphalocentric, superlative most omphalocentric)
  1. Overly introspective and inclined to navel-gazing Derived forms: omphalocentrism Related terms: omphaloskeptic, omphaloscopy

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