human-centeredness

[/ˈhjuːmən ˈsentərdnəs/]
noun
antropocentrismo; centramento no ser humano
1. The quality or state of being centered on, focused on, or prioritizing human needs, values, and experiences
The design philosophy emphasizes human-centeredness by prioritizing user experience.
A filosofia de design enfatiza o centramento no ser humano, priorizando a experiência do usuário.
2. An approach or perspective that places humanity at the core of decision-making, policy, or system design
The company's human-centeredness approach resulted in better employee satisfaction.
A abordagem de centramento no ser humano da empresa resultou em melhor satisfação dos funcionários.
3. The philosophical position that human interests and perspectives should be the primary consideration in ethical and environmental matters
Critics argue that human-centeredness in environmental policy ignores ecological balance.
Críticos argumentam que o antropocentrismo na política ambiental ignora o equilíbrio ecológico.
The term 'human-centeredness' has gained significant traction in contemporary design thinking, particularly in tech industries in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects a shift from purely profit-driven or technology-driven approaches to those that explicitly consider human needs, accessibility, and wellbeing. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'antropocentrismo' carries broader philosophical implications, while 'centramento no ser humano' is more pragmatic and design-focused.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anthropocentrismhuman-centerednesshuman focususer-centricityhuman orientation
Antonyms / Antônimos
ecocentrismbiocentrismnon-human-centerednessnature-centeredness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centramento no ser humano; antropocentrismo
Most common usage in academic and business contexts
São Paulo
foco no ser humano; humanismo prático
Often used in design and technology industries
Portugal
centração no ser humano; antropocentrismo
More formal philosophical terminology preferred
General American
human-centeredness
Increasingly common in UX design, business, and philosophy

Related Words

human-centeredcenteranthropocentricuser-centered designempathy

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting people first
people-centric approach
human at the center
thinking with the human in mind
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