"chronocentrism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From chrono- + -centrism. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|chrono-|-centrism}} chrono- + -centrism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chronocentrism (uncountable)
  1. The perception that a particular time period is uniquely important or impactful. Wikipedia link: chronocentrism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Time Related terms: chronocentric, Copernican time principle Translations (Translations): chronocentrisme [masculine] (French), cronocentrismo [masculine] (Portuguese)
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