epicenter
Translation
epicentre, centre, focus
Examples
The epicenter of the earthquake was near the coast.
The epicentre of the earthquake was near the coast.
The city is the epicenter of the fashion world.
The city is the epicentre of the fashion world.
Grammar Patterns
((the epicentre of)) ((sth.)) the central point of something The epicentre of the earthquake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: centre, heart, core, focus
Etymology
From Greek 'epi-' (upon, on) + 'kentron' (centre). Literally 'upon the centre'.
Memory Tips
The 'epi-' part is on the surface, directly 'upon' the 'centre' of the earthquake deep below.