Guidon (gahyd-n) Noun a small flag or streamer carried as a guide More about Guidon First recorded in 1540–50. Borrowed directly from French; equivalent to the Italian guid(are), “to guide" + -one, noun suffix. Examples of Guidon The soldiers rallied around their unit’s guidon during the parade. The guidon fluttered wildly in the wind as the captain carried it. Ethnocentric (eth-noh-sen-trik) Adjective demonstrating a belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own ethnic group or culture More about Ethnocentric First recorded in the 1860s; combines ethno + -centric Originated as a technical term in social sciences. Examples of Ethnocentric The student’s ethnocentric views limited his understanding of global issues. The curriculum was revised to address its ethnocentric bias, ensuring it represented a broader range of cultural viewpoints. Pemmican (pem-i-kuhn) Noun dried meat pounded into a powder and mixed with fat and dried fruits More about Pemmican First recorded in 1735–45.
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