'server-centric' originates from the combination of 'server' and the suffix '-centric', where 'server' refers to a computer or program that manages access to a centralized resource or service, and '-centric' means 'centered around'.

The term 'server-centric' evolved from the increasing reliance on servers in computing environments, emphasizing the server's role as the central hub for processing and data management.

Initially, it meant 'centered around a server', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.