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ethnocentrism

/ɛθnɒsɛntrɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ethnocentrism mean?

noun

The tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others, often unconsciously. Ethnocentrism can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts between different cultures.

Example

"The anthropologist's work highlighted the dangers of ethnocentrism in cross-cultural research, emphasizing the need for cultural relativism."

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