Ethnocentrism (noun)

1. The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own race or ethnicity.
2. The tendency to view one's own culture or group as superior to all others.

Origin:

From the greek words ethnos meaning "people, nation" and kentrikos meaning "of or relating to the center".

Examples:

1. The practice of ethnocentrism has led to discrimination and prejudice against people of different races and cultures.
2. Ethnocentrism has been a major cause of conflicts between different groups throughout history.
3. The ethnocentrism of the colonists led to the displacement and oppression of the indigenous people.
4. His ethnocentrism made it difficult for him to understand and appreciate other cultures.
5. Her ethnocentrism was evident in her dismissive attitude towards other people's cultures.