autocentric

English

Etymology 1

auto- (self) +‎ -centric

Adjective

autocentric (comparative more autocentric, superlative most autocentric)

1. Centered in or upon the self; making or regarding oneself as the center.
   • 1988, M.J. Apter, J.H. Kerr, M.P. Cowles, Progress in Reversal Theory‎^[1]:

     These remarks would seem to imply a shift for the nurse from autocentric controlling, to allocentric controlling, then to allocentric nurturing.

Antonyms

• allocentric

Etymology 2

auto- (automobile) +‎ -centric

Adjective

autocentric (comparative more autocentric, superlative most autocentric)

1. (automotive, road transport, urban studies, uncommon) Of the planning of a city or community, built or designed primarily for automobile vehicles.

Derived terms

• autocentrism