Westcentrism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of viewing the world from a Western perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Western culture.

Word forms

Westcentrism West-centrism

Etymology

From West + -centrism.

Related words

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