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ethnocentrism

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eth·no·cen·trism  (thn-sntrzm)
n.
1. Belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.
2. Overriding concern with race.
ethno·centric (-trk) adj.
ethno·centri·cal·ly adv.
ethno·cen·trici·ty (-sn-trs-t) n.
ethnocentrism [ˌɛθnəʊˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm]
n
(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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Noun1.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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