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eth·no·cen·trism (

-s

1. Belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.

2. Overriding concern with race.

ethno·centric (-tr

k) adj.

ethno·centri·cal·ly adv.

ethno·cen·trici·ty (-s

n-tr

-t

) n.

ethnocentrism [ˌɛθnəʊˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm]

(Sociology) belief in the intrinsic superiority of the nation, culture, or group to which one belongs, often accompanied by feelings of dislike for other groups

ethnocentric adj

ethnocentrically adv

ethnocentricity n

ethnocentrism

the belief in the superiority of one’s own group or culture. Also ethnocentricity. — ethnocentric, adj.

See also: Anthropology

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Noun

ethnocentrism - belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group

partisanship, partiality - an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

Translations

ethnocentrism [ˌeθnəʊˈsentrɪzəm] N → etnocentrismo m

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