centralism

cen·tral·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sen-truh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈsen.trə.lɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-truh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of centralism word

uncountable noun centralism Centralism is a way of governing a country, or organizing something such as industry, education, or politics, which involves having one central group of people who give instructions to everyone else. 3
noun centralism the principle or act of bringing something under central control; centralization 3
noun centralism the principle or system of centralizing power or authority, as of a government 3
noun centralism a centralizing system; centralization. 1
noun centralism A system that centralizes, especially an administration. 1
noun centralism politics: centralization 1

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Origin of centralism

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1825-35; central1 + -ism

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Parts of speech for Centralism

noun

adjective

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centralism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for centralism

noun centralism

control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
centralization — the act or fact of centralizing; fact of being centralized.
authoritarianism — Authoritarianism is the state of being authoritarian or the belief that people with power, especially the State, have the right to control other people's actions.
monopolism — the existence or prevalence of monopolies.

All 5 Synonyms of centralism