1. in a manner that places Earth at the center of the universe or solar system
Usage: historical/scientific context; often used when discussing pre-Copernican astronomy
2. from an Earth-centered perspective or viewpoint
Usage: figurative or philosophical use

Examples

• Medieval astronomers geocentrically modeled the cosmos with Earth at its center.
• The Ptolemaic system geocentrically explained planetary motion using epicycles.
• Ancient civilizations geocentrically interpreted celestial observations.
• Copernicus challenged the geocentrically organized universe of his time.
• The geocentrically oriented worldview dominated European thought for centuries.