ethnocentrism
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The tendency to judge other cultures using the standards and values of one's own culture, often assuming one's own is superior.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The textbook was criticized for its _____, describing every non-Western practice as unusual."
Answer: ethnocentrism
In your own words, what does "ethnocentrism" mean?
The tendency to judge other cultures using the standards and values of one's own culture, often assuming one's own is superior.
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