Word: Sinocentrism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
no
cen
tri
sm
Definition: The belief, held by the ancient Chinese, that China was literally the centre of the world.
Morphemes:
Affix: Sino-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A combining form relating to China or the Chinese, in those terms' various senses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Σῖναι
Language: grc
Decoded: Sinai
Meaning: the southern Chinese
Affix: -centrism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A focus on, or belief in the superiority of, one culture, people, place, or other thing.