ethnocentricity
/eth-noh-sen-trik/US // ˌɛθ noʊˈsɛn trɪk //
种族中心主义,民族中心主义,人种中心主义,种族中心论
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : 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.
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