autocentrism

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English

Etymology 1

From autocentric +‎ -ism or auto- (self) +‎ -centrism.

Noun

autocentrism (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being autocentric; the tendency to use the internalized set of rules for one's behavior.
    Antonym: allocentrism
    Near-synonym: self-centeredness

Etymology 2

From autocentric +‎ -ism or auto (automobile) +‎ -centrism.

Noun

autocentrism (uncountable)

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

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