Eurocentric

[yoo r-uh-sen-trik, yur-]

adjective

centered on Europe and Europeans.

considering Europe and Europeans as focal to world culture, history, economics, etc.

Origin of Eurocentric

First recorded in 1960–65; Euro- + -centric

Related formsEu·ro·cen·trism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for eurocentrism

Eurocentric

adjective

chiefly concerned with or concentrating on Europe and European culturethe Eurocentric curriculum

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Word Origin and History for eurocentrism

Eurocentric

adj.

1963, from Euro- + -centric.