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omphaloskepsis (n.)

1925, from omphalo- + Greek -skepsis, from skeptesthai "to reflect, look, view" (from PIE root *spek- "to observe"). Also omphaloscopy (1931). Used earlier in the sense of "navel-gazer" were omphalopsychic (1892) and Omphalopsychite (1882) "one of a body of monks who believed the deep contemplation of the navel induced communion with God," a derisive name given to the Hesychasts.

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Definitions of omphaloskepsis from WordNet

omphaloskepsis (n.)
literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorption;
Synonyms: navel-gazing
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