Balkanocentrism

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Balkanocentrism (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The practice of viewing the world from a Balkans perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of Balkans culture.
    • 2002, Rada Šarlandžieva, The Economic Revival of Southeastern Europe:
      'Balkanocentrism' implying a certain opposition to Europe is an idea of the past.

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