Eurocentric

adjective

Eu·​ro·​cen·​tric ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈsen-trik How to pronounce Eurocentric (audio)
: 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 noun
Eurocentrist noun

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Many Black women feel the pressure to conform, assimilate and change their hairstyle to adhere to Eurocentric standards of beauty and understandably so. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Historically, the beauty industry has been heavily influenced by Eurocentric standards. Milca Elvira Chacon, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025 Once dominated by Eurocentric beauty standards, commercials have become a surprising leader in visual diversity. Essence, 28 July 2025 Critics thought the portions too small and the food too expensive, even though Maya served high-end proteins, just like pricier Eurocentric restaurants. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Eurocentric

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Eurocentric was in 1927

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“Eurocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eurocentric. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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