'house-centered' originates from the combination of 'house' and 'centered', where 'house' refers to a dwelling place and 'centered' means focused or concentrated.

The term 'house-centered' evolved from the concept of centering activities around the home, a notion that has been prevalent in many cultures.

Initially, it meant focusing activities around the physical structure of a house, but over time it evolved to include the broader concept of household activities.