westcentrism

Etymology

From West + -centrism.

westcentrism means The practice of viewing the world from a Western perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Western culture. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

Why this word is great

WESTCENTRISM — [Noun] The practice of evaluating global history, culture, and values through a predominantly Western lens, with an implicit assumption of its normative superiority or universality. From West (referring to the Western world) + -centrism (denoting a centered or focused worldview). Unlike Eurocentrism, which specifically orbits the historical legacy of Europe, or ethnocentrism, which denotes a universal bias for one's own ethnic group, Westcentrism explicitly encompasses the expanded political, economic, and cultural sphere of the modern Western world. It is the default map that places its own meridian at zero longitude; it is the unspoken syllabus that begins with Plato and ends with Silicon Valley; it is the universal standard by which all other clocks are deemed running early or late—a geographical accident hardened into an article of faith, mistaking a particular longitude for the center of the world.

noun

The practice of viewing the world from a Western perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Western culture.