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A deictic center, sometimes referred to as an origo, is a set of theoretical points that a deictic expression is ‘ anchored ’ to, such that the evaluation of the meaning of the expression leads one to the relevant point.

As deictic expressions are frequently egocentric, the center often consists of the speaker at the time and place of the utterance, and additionally, the place in the discourse and relevant social factors.

However, deictic expressions can also be used in such a way that the deictic center is transferred to other participants in the exchange, or to persons / places / etc.

being described in a narrative.

So, for example, in the sentence