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anthropocentrism

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an·thro·po·cen·tric  (nthr-p-sntrk)
adj.
1. Regarding humans as the central element of the universe.
2. Interpreting reality exclusively in terms of human values and experience.
anthro·po·centri·cal·ly adv.
anthro·po·cen·trici·ty (-trs-t) n.
anthro·po·centrism n.
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Noun1.anthropocentrism - an inclination to evaluate reality exclusively in terms of human values
anthropocentricity
partisanship, partiality - an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
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