"London-centric" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /lʌndənˈsɛntɹɪk/ [UK] Forms: more London-centric [comparative], most London-centric [superlative]
Etymology: From London + -centric. Etymology templates: {{af|en|London|-centric}} London + -centric Head templates: {{en-adj}} London-centric (comparative more London-centric, superlative most London-centric)
  1. (UK) Centred on or based in London, England. Tags: UK Categories (place): London Synonyms: Londoncentric

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