Ethnocentrism Definition

ethnocentrism
noun
  1. belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group

"Ethnocentrism" in song lyrics

See how ethnocentrism is used in real songs:

  • "parochialism and ethnocentrism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "diversity and ethnocentrism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "chinese ethnocentrism"
    AOL — AOL

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