chronocentrism

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noun

The perception that a particular time period is uniquely important or impactful.

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Meanings

nounchronocentrism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe perception that a particular time period is uniquely important or impactful.

Origin

From chrono- + -centrism.

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Translations

French chronocentrisme
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Portuguese cronocentrismo
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Cite this entry
APA

chronocentrism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chronocentrism

MLA

“chronocentrism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chronocentrism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chronocentrism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chronocentrism.

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