'other-centered' originates from the combination of 'other' and 'centered', where 'other' refers to someone or something different from oneself, and 'centered' implies being focused or concentrated on.

The term 'other-centered' evolved from the concept of 'centered' being used in psychological and philosophical contexts to describe a focus or orientation.

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