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Balkanocentrism

Balkanocentrism noun: the practice of viewing the world from a Balkans perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Balkans culture.

Noun

Balkanocentrism (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The practice of viewing the world from a Balkans perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Balkans culture.
    • 'Balkanocentrism' implying a certain opposition to Europe is an idea of the past.2002, Rada Šarlandžieva, The Economic Revival of Southeastern Europe

Origin of Balkanocentrism

* Balkano- + -centrism

Questions about Balkanocentrism

What does Balkanocentrism mean?
Balkanocentrism means the practice of viewing the world from a Balkans perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Balkans culture.
What part of speech is Balkanocentrism?
Balkanocentrism is a noun.

Words near Balkanocentrism in the dictionary

  1. balkanizers
  2. balkanizes
  3. balkanizing
  4. Balkanness
  5. Balkano-
  6. Balkanocentrism
  7. Balkanoid
  8. Balkanological
  9. Balkanologist
  10. Balkanologists
  11. Balkanology

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