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Ethnocentrism
eth-noh-SEN-triz-um
/ˌɛθnoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Ethnocentrism
Dictionary meaning
Evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own.
Examples
- Ethnocentrism can make it difficult to appreciate other cultural practices.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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