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West-centrism

West-centrism is the alternative spelling of Westcentrism.

Meaning of Westcentrism

Noun

Westcentrism (uncountable)

  1. The practice of viewing the world from a Western perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Western culture.

Questions about West-centrism

What is West-centrism the alternative spelling of?
West-centrism is the alternative spelling of Westcentrism.

Words near West-centrism in the dictionary

  1. West Worthing
  2. West Wyalong
  3. West Wycombe
  4. West Yarmouth
  5. West Yorkshire
  6. West-centrism
  7. West-Flanders
  8. West-Indiaman
  9. west-north-west
  10. west-northwest
  11. west-northwesterlies

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