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ethnocentrism

 

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Noun ethnocentrism has 1 sense
  1. ethnocentrism - belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
    --1 is a kind of
    partiality, partisanship

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Ethnocentrism

Definition:

Ethnocentrism refers to the belief or practice of judging another culture based on the standards or values of one's own culture, often resulting in the assumption of superiority.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The ethnocentrism of the colonial powers often led to the disregard and suppression of indigenous cultures.

2. Ethnocentrism can hinder cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.

As an Adjective:

1. The ethnocentric bias in his research undermined the credibility of his findings.

2. Ethnocentric attitudes can create barriers to appreciating the diversity of human experiences.

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