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ethnocentrism

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eth·no·cen·trism (thn-sntrzm)
n.
The tendency to evaluate other groups according to the values and standards of one's own ethnic group, especially with the conviction that one's own ethnic group is superior to the other groups.
ethno·centric (-trk) adj.
ethno·cen·trici·ty (-sn-trs-t) n.
ethnocentrism
[eth′nōsen′trizm]
Etymology: Gk, ethnos, nation, kentron, center
1 a belief in the inherent superiority of the "race" or group to which one belongs.
2 a proclivity to consider other ethnic groups in terms of one's own racial origins.


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