"ethnocentric fallacy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the ethnocentric fallacy [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the ethnocentric fallacy
  1. The belief that one's own ethnic group is innately superior to others and that all other groups should therefore be judged by one's own local standards.
    Sense id: en-ethnocentric_fallacy-en-name-EABA4Jpp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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