'Martian-centered' originates from English, combining the adjectival form 'Martian' (meaning 'of or relating to Mars') and 'centered' (meaning 'placed at the center' or 'focused on').

'Martian' derives from the name 'Mars' (from Latin 'Mars'), with the adjectival suffix '-ian' added in English; 'centered' comes from 'center', ultimately from Latin 'centrum' via Old French 'centre' and Middle English 'centre'. The compound 'Martian-centered' is a Modern English formation that joins these elements to express a focus on Mars.

Individually, 'Martian' initially meant 'of or pertaining to Mars' and 'centered' meant 'placed at the center'; combined in modern usage they specifically convey 'oriented around or giving central importance to Mars or Martians'.