Eurocentric

adjective

Eu·​ro·​cen·​tric ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈsen-trik How to pronounce Eurocentric (audio)
: centered on Europe or the Europeans
especially : reflecting a tendency to interpret the world in terms of European or Anglo-American values and experiences
Eurocentrism noun
Eurocentrist noun

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Because of societal pressures to meet Eurocentric beauty norms, these communities often face higher exposure and thus, greater health risks. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025 Like in Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners, Black beauty is reclaiming its autonomy and visibility, despite vampiric institutions (like Eurocentric beauty standards) which would much rather silence it. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 May 2025 The power of ritual Tan, of Case Western Reserve, said the conclave’s shift from its Eurocentric foundations and focus is largely the handiwork of Francis himself, who appointed 108 of the 135 electors who will elect his successor. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 Kozloff’s article exploded the Eurocentric concept of formalist innovation championed by Alfred H. Barr, the inaugural director of New York’s Museum of Modern Art. News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Eurocentric

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eurocentric was in 1927

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“Eurocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eurocentric. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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