What does ethnocentric mean?
Having or showing a strong belief that one's own culture and way of life are the best, and that other cultures are less good or inferior. A tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own culture.
Example
"The anthropologist's ethnocentric views led her to misinterpret the customs of the indigenous people."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.