"envirocentric" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more envirocentric [comparative], most envirocentric [superlative]
Etymology: From enviro- + -centric. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|enviro-|-centric}} enviro- + -centric Head templates: {{en-adj}} envirocentric (comparative more envirocentric, superlative most envirocentric)
  1. Focused on environment. Related terms: envirocentrism

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