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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The exhibition is meant to be both an indictment of American materialism and a tribute to Indigenous artists who have been silenced by Eurocentric institutions, says Luger. Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 With her Eurocentric fashions, Jackie Kennedy signaled her plans to infuse the White House with high culture. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025 For example, in cosmetic surgery, the standard approach to nose jobs in the ‘80s and ‘90s were systemically Eurocentric. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024 The fairy tale is a Eurocentric form, dealing with class, right? Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Eurocentric 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Feb. 2025.

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