# anthropocentrism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/

## Definitions
1. A viewpoint or theory that places human beings at the center of everything, giving preference to human beings above all other considerations.

## Etymology
Originated 1905-1910, anthropocentric + -ism. Equivalent to anthropo- + -centrism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/anthropocentrism