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ethnocentrism

[/ˌɛθnoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/]
noun
etnocentrismo
1. The tendency to interpret reality exclusively in terms of one's own culture, or to judge other cultures by the standards and practices of one's own culture
The anthropologist warned against ethnocentrism when studying indigenous cultures.
O antropólogo alertou contra o etnocentrismo ao estudar culturas indígenas.
2. The belief that one's own ethnic group is superior to others
Ethnocentrism has been a major source of conflict throughout human history.
O etnocentrismo tem sido uma fonte importante de conflito ao longo da história humana.
Synonyms
cultural biascultural prejudiceparochialisminsularity
Antonyms
cultural relativismmulticulturalismcosmopolitanism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
etnocentrismo
Standard usage in academic and social contexts
São Paulo
etnocentrismo
Common in university and research environments
Portugal
etnocentrismo
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

through the lens of one's own culture
judging by one's own standards
cultural tunnel vision
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