
Ethnocentric
Misunderstanding Risk
Using 'ethnocentric' can imply negative judgment, be cautious not to offend when discussing cultures.
When you called their customs 'primitive', it sounded ethnocentric.
Avoid in Diversity
In conversations promoting diversity and inclusion, avoid 'ethnocentric' language to show respect.
An ethnocentric comment could disrupt our multicultural team's harmony.
Negative Connotation
'Ethnocentric' has a negative connotation; it often implies ignorance or intolerance.
Her ethnocentric remarks on food showed a lack of cultural sensitivity.
Compare with
BiasBigotChauvinisticInsularIntolerantParochialPrejudiceXenophobic
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