"heterocentricity" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From heterocentric + -ity. Etymology templates: {{af|en|heterocentric|-ity}} heterocentric + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} heterocentricity (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being heterocentric. Tags: uncountable
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