centrism

cen·trist

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sen-trist]
- /ˈsɛn trɪst/
- /ˈsɛntərɪz(ə)m /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-trist]
- /ˈsɛn trɪst/

Definitions of centrism word

noun centrism (especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate. 1
adjective centrism of or relating to centrists or to their political views; middle-of-the-road. 1
noun centrism Any moderate political philosophy that avoids extremes. 1

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Origin of centrism

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

From the French word centriste, dating back to 1870-75. See center, -ist

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Parts of speech for Centrism

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centrism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% 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 centrism

noun centrism

center — a point equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or surface of a sphere
golden mean — the perfect moderate course or position that avoids extremes; the happy medium.
happy medium — a course of action or condition that is between two extremes: Our climate is a happy medium between hot and cold.
interface — a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.
neutral ground — a median strip on a highway or boulevard, especially one planted with grass.

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