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Definition of eurocentric

eurocentric

/ˌjʊroʊˈsɛntrɪk/
eu · ro · cen · tric
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eurocentric Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Focusing on European culture or history to the exclusion of a wider view of the world; implicitly regarding European culture as preeminent.

Example

"The university revised its history curriculum to move away from a strictly Eurocentric perspective."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often used critically in academic, historical, and postcolonial contexts to point out an implicit bias that treats European culture and history as the universal standard.

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• Nearby Words

eurasian lynx
eureka
euro
eurocentric
eurocrat
european
european adder

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eurocentric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eurocentric
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