English Word · Intermediate
allocentric
A tourist who tends to be adventurous and to prefer novel and unfamiliar experiences
Pronunciation: /ˌælə(ʊ)ˈsɛntɹɪk/
Meaning
A tourist who tends to be adventurous and to prefer novel and unfamiliar experiences.
Example
Simply put, psychocentrics are at ease only when within their comfort zone, while allocentrics are driven to leave their comfort zone on a regular basis.
Simply put, psychocentrics are at ease only when within their comfort zone, while allocentrics are driven to leave their comfort zone on a regular basis.
Practice tips
- Practice allocentric out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.