Geosentrisme
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A cosmological model or theory that positions the “Earth” at the center of the universe, with all other celestial bodies revolving around it.
Synonyms & Variants
geosentris
The quality or doctrine of placing the Earth at the center.
sistem geosentrik
An astronomical model that places the Earth at the center of the universe.
sistem ptolemaik
Historical designation for the geocentric model developed by Claudius Ptolemy.
teori geosentris
Technical term in astronomy and history of science for the Earth-centered model.
ptolemaik
Refers to the primary figure who proposed this belief.
antroposentrisme
Synonym in a metaphorical philosophical context.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is rooted in the Greek combination of geo meaning earth and kentron meaning center. Historically, this concept reached its peak through the mathematical model of Claudius Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD. Its use in Indonesian adopts the loanword structure from the Dutch geocentrisme, reflecting Western scholarly traditions in the development of cosmology. Socioculturally, geosentrisme is frequently used in academic or historical contexts to describe the period when anthropocentrism dominated human thought. Using this word in formal discussion serves to highlight the contrast between medieval religious dogma and the progress of the scientific revolution. Understanding this word is crucial for discussing the paradigm shift from theological beliefs toward modern scientific empiricism.
Real-world Usage
Teori geosentrisme mendominasi pemikiran astronomi dunia sebelum digantikan oleh model heliosentrisme yang revolusioner.
English Translation
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