Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
geocentricism
noun
geo-ˈsen-tri-ˌsi-zəm
Definition
The belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe and all other celestial bodies orbit around it.
Examples
- The geocentricism of ancient astronomers influenced how they interpreted the movements of the stars and planets.
- Despite its eventual decline, geocentricism dominated astronomical thought for centuries.
Meaning
Geocentricism is an ancient astronomical model that places the Earth at the center of the universe, contrary to the heliocentric model, which positions the sun at the center.
Synonyms
- Earth-centered theory
- Geocentric model
