Sinocentrism

Meanings

1. The belief, held by the ancient Chinese, that China was literally the centre of the world.
2. The practice of viewing the world from a Chinese perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the pre-eminence of Chinese culture.
3. Ethnocentrism among the Han people of China; Han chauvinism.

1. Alternative letter-case form of Sinocentrism.

Etymology

From Sino- (prefix meaning ‘relating to China or the Chinese’) + -centrism (suffix indicating a focus on, or belief in the superiority of, one culture, people, place, or other thing).