ethnocentrism

Ethnocentrism is defined as a belief in the superiority of your own ethnic group.

(noun)

The belief that your own ethnic group is smarter than all other ethnic groups is an example of ethnocentrism.

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See ethnocentrism in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the belief that one's own ethnic group, nation, or culture is superior

Origin: ethno- + centr(o)- + -ism

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See ethnocentrism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.
  2. Overriding concern with race.

Related Forms:

  • ethˌno·cenˈtric (-trĭk) adjective
  • ethˌno·cenˈtri·cal·ly adverb
  • ethˌno·cen·tricˈi·ty (-sĕn-trĭsˈĭ-tē) noun

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