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    ethnocentrism
    /ˌɛθnə(ʊ)ˈsɛntrɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.

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    Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge other cultures based on one's own standards, often with a sense of superiority or hostility. Learn about the origins, development, and applications of this concept in social science and anthropology.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ethnocentrismEthnocentrism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. eth· no· cen· trism ˌeth-nō-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm. : the attitude that one's own group, ethnicity, or nationality is superior to others. Yet Brumidi was ignored, the victim of ethnocentrism and snobbery. Though he became a citizen in 1857 ….

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    Ethnocentrism is the belief that your own race or culture is better than others. Learn more about this term, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. anthroholic.com › ethnocentrismWhat is Ethnocentrism in Anthropology? | Anthroholic

    Jun 18, 2023 · Ethnocentrism is the tendency to judge and assess other cultures based on one's own cultural standards, values, and beliefs. Learn how ethnocentrism affects anthropological research, cross-cultural communication, and global problems, and explore some examples and alternatives.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › ethnocentrismMeaning of ethnocentrism in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Ethnocentrism is the belief that your own race or culture is better than others. Learn more about this term, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

  9. sociologydictionary.org › ethnocentrismethnocentrism definition | Open Education Sociology Dictionary

    Ethnocentrism is the tendency to view one's own culture as superior and judge others by it. Learn the origin, usage, and types of ethnocentrism, and see related terms and quotations.

  10. www.oxfordbibliographies.com › abstract › documentEthnocentrism - Anthropology - Oxford Bibliographies

    Jan 11, 2012 · Ethnocentrism is a cultural or ethnic bias that views the world from the perspective of one's own group. This article reviews the concept's history, definitions, applications, and critiques in anthropology and related fields.