ethnocentric
|eth-no-cen-tric|
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/ˌɛθnoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
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/ˌɛθnəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
culturally biased
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethnocentric' originates from the Greek word 'ethnos,' meaning 'nation' or 'people,' and the suffix '-centric,' meaning 'centered on.'
Historical Evolution
'Ethnocentric' was formed in the early 20th century by combining 'ethno-' with 'centric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'centered on one's own ethnic group,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
evaluating other cultures according to the standards and customs of one's own culture.
His ethnocentric views made it difficult for him to appreciate other cultures.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 06:07