Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eurocentric
Adjective
/ˌjʊərəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
Definition
Focusing on European culture or history to the exclusion of other cultures.
Examples
- The curriculum was criticized for being too eurocentric, ignoring the rich histories of other societies.
- He attempted to adopt a more global perspective rather than a eurocentric one in his research.
Meaning
The term refers to a worldview that centers on Europe and often disregards or diminishes other cultural perspectives.
Synonyms
- Western-centered
- Euro-centered
- Europhilic
