ethnocentrism
What is the opposite of ethnocentrism? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — The tendency to see the world mainly from the viewpoint of one's own ethnic culture.
We haven't recorded synonyms for ethnocentrism yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use ethnocentrism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cultural ethnocentrism
avoid ethnocentrism
charge of ethnocentrism
It is a fairly formal word, common in social science and academic writing.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from the combining form ethno- and the suffix -centrism.
Full origin of ethnocentrism →Frequently asked questions
What does ethnocentrism mean?
It means judging other cultures by the standards of your own.
What is an example of ethnocentrism?
Assuming that the customs of your own culture are the natural standard, and judging other cultures by them, is a typical example.
How is ethnocentrism formed as a word?
It is built from ethno- and -centrism.
