epicenter
noun
Also a point, directly above the true center of disturbance, from which the shock waves of an earthquake apparently radiate.
epicenters
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pluralof epicenter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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College campuses have been epicenters for protest movements and free speech since the Vietnam War era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Like other legendary artists, he cherishes L.A. — not just because it’s one of the epicenters of Latin music worldwide, but because it allows him the respite of a normal life.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025
Churches were the epicenters of the Black community and to be taken seriously at all times, which is the main reason I enjoy the idea behind "The Book of Clarence" so much.
From Salon ● Feb. 4, 2024
It says it was established in 2019 in the Philippines, one of the epicenters of the plastic pollution crisis.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
“We refer to these as epicenters of survivorship,” Crisafulli said, who finished his degree and came back to Mount St. Helens to work for the Forest Service.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
