'online-centric' originates from the combination of 'online' and the suffix '-centric', where 'online' refers to activities conducted via the internet and '-centric' means centered around or focused on.

The term 'online-centric' evolved from the increasing reliance on the internet for various activities, leading to the creation of a term that describes a focus on online platforms.

Initially, it meant 'focused on online activities,' and this meaning has remained consistent as the internet's role in daily life has expanded.