ethnocentric
Sociology. demonstrating a belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own ethnic group or culture: Sadly, an ethnocentric macho attitude is often mistaken for patriotism.
viewing other ethnic or cultural groups through the lens of one’s own:Diversity of cultures helps to liberate us from the tunnel vision of an ethnocentric viewpoint.
Origin of ethnocentric
1Other words from ethnocentric
- eth·no·cen·tri·cal·ly, adverb
- eth·no·cen·tric·i·ty [eth-noh-sen-tris-i-tee] /ˌɛθ noʊ sɛnˈtrɪs ɪ ti/ noun
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How to use ethnocentric in a sentence
Schools in Oregon and Washington now teach a nuanced story of cultural collision between ethnocentric missionaries and a small, panicked tribe.
The nomination of Chuck Sams to lead the Park Service is already changing history | Blaine Harden | October 18, 2021 | Washington PostFor them the old ethnocentric jealousy, vanity, truculency, and ambition are the strongest elements in patriotism.
Folkways | William Graham SumnerIn Dunbar, Negro literature attained an ethnocentric point of view.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkThe most intense patriots are often ethnocentric and chauvinistic.
The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784 | George D. Wolf
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