Geocentric (adjective)

Relating to or having the earth as the center, especially in a former astronomical model in which the sun, planets, and stars revolved around the earth.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from greek geōkentrikos, from geō- 'earth' + kentrikos 'relating to the center.

Examples:

1. The ancient Greeks held a geocentric view of the universe.
2. The geocentric model was eventually replaced by the heliocentric model.
3. The geocentric perspective dominated astronomical thought for centuries.
4. The discovery of heliocentrism challenged the long-held geocentric beliefs.
5. The geocentric model was finally discredited with the advent of modern astronomy.