London-centric

English

Alternative forms

• Londoncentric

Etymology

From London +‎ -centric.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /lʌndənˈsɛntɹɪk/

Adjective

London-centric (comparative more London-centric, superlative most London-centric)

1. (UK) Centred on or based in London, England.
   • 2020 May 6, Jim Steer, “Full Business Case offers fresh insight into HS2's prospects”, in RAIL, page 51:

     Maybe the authors are London-centric, as some believe? Liverpool gets tagged with a mis-placed 'Street' at one point, while the WCML is described as "the main route for passengers to major cities in the Midlands and North West; Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool". No mention of southbound travel or Glasgow or Scotland. [Liverpool Street is a major rail terminus in London.]

   • 2023 July 26, 'Industry Insider', “Ticket offices RIP?”, in RAIL, number 988, page 68:

     Decisions made at the DfT inevitably reflect a London-centric experience, with a comparison being made with the closure of ticket offices throughout the London Underground network. This is not judged to have been detrimental, but there is a simple zonal fares system that is hardly comparable with the range of ticket types used on the national rail network.

Usage notes

This term is often used disapprovingly by people who don't live anywhere near London or used by people looking to explain the political landscape of the UK.