Eurocentric

adjective

Eu·​ro·​cen·​tric ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈsen-trik 

: centered on Europe or the Europeans

especially : reflecting a tendency to interpret the world in terms of European or Anglo-American values and experiences

Eurocentrism

ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm 

noun

Eurocentrist

ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈsen-trist 

noun

Examples of Eurocentric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kozloff’s article exploded the Eurocentric concept of formalist innovation championed by Alfred H. Barr, the inaugural director of New York’s Museum of Modern Art. —News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2025

By highlighting the dynamic exchanges of esthetics and ideas between these artists and their European counterparts, the exhibition examines conventional Eurocentric narratives and offers a nuanced perspective on the cultural interactions that shaped modern art in Paris. —Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Tracy Reese, a legendary designer, built a brand that proudly reflects her vision, refusing to bow to the Eurocentric ideals that dominate the industry. —Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025

Martine Rose sent models with fake noses down the runway at Milan Fashion Week last June in a bid to challenge Eurocentric beauty standards. —Kyle MacNeill, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Eurocentric

• afrocentric
• egocentric
• ethnocentric
• geocentric
• metacentric
• multicentric
• polycentric
• anthropocentric
• heliocentric
• centric
• concentric
• eccentric