Balkanocentrism

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounBalkanocentrism (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountableThe practice of viewing the world from a Balkans perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Balkans culture.

    'Balkanocentrism' implying a certain opposition to Europe is an idea of the past.

    2002, Rada Šarlandžieva, The Economic Revival of Southeastern Europe

Origin

* Balkano- + -centrism

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