'home-centered' originates from the combination of 'home' and 'centered', where 'home' refers to one's place of residence and 'centered' means focused or concentrated.

The term 'home-centered' evolved from the concept of centering one's life around the home, a notion that has been present in various cultures for centuries.

Initially, it meant 'focused on the home', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.