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anthropocentrism

nounmasculineformaluncommon/ɐ̃tɾupusẽˈtɾiʒmu/an·tro·po·cen·tris·mo

Definition

1

The belief that human beings are the central or most important entity in the universe.

Usage examples

“Anthropocentrism has influenced environmental policy.”
“Many religions have been accused of anthropocentrism.”

Common combinations

critique of anthropocentrismphilosophical anthropocentrism