Eurocentric: meaning, definitions and examples
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Eurocentric
[ jʊərəʊˈsɛntrɪk ]
view or attitude
Focusing on European culture, history, or values as superior to others; centered around Europe and Europeans.
Synonyms
Eurocentricity, Eurocentrism, Eurocentrist
Examples of usage
- Eurocentric perspectives dominated the study of world history for centuries.
- Her Eurocentric worldview prevented her from appreciating the beauty of other cultures.
bias
A person who holds the belief that European culture and values are superior to others; a bias in favor of European perspectives.
Synonyms
Eurocentricity, Eurocentrism, Eurocentrist
Examples of usage
- The Eurocentric in the group dismissed the contributions of non-European civilizations.
- Her Eurocentric beliefs made her intolerant towards diversity.
Translations
Translations of the word "Eurocentric" in other languages:
🇵🇹 eurocêntrico
🇮🇳 यूरोकेंद्रित
🇩🇪 eurozentrisch
🇮🇩 eurocentris
🇺🇦 євроцентристський
🇵🇱 eurocentryczny
🇯🇵 ヨーロッパ中心主義の
🇫🇷 eurocentrique
🇪🇸 eurocéntrico
🇹🇷 Avrupa merkezli
🇰🇷 유럽 중심의
🇸🇦 المركزي الأوروبي
🇨🇿 eurocentrický
🇸🇰 eurocentrický
🇨🇳 欧洲中心论的
🇸🇮 evrocentričen
🇮🇸 evrópskmiðað
🇰🇿 еуроцентристік
🇬🇪 ევროცენტრისტული
🇦🇿 avrosentrik
🇲🇽 eurocéntrico
Word origin
The term Eurocentric originated in the mid-20th century as a critique of the dominance of European perspectives in various fields such as history, literature, and art. It reflects a broader discussion of cultural biases and the need for a more inclusive and diverse approach to understanding the world.
See also: Eurocentricity.