centralist
centralist Lexical Profile
centralist Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to, advocating, or characterized by the concentration of administrative and political power in a central government or authority.
"The administration pursued centralist policies that reduced the autonomy of regional governments."
• noun
A person who advocates for or supports a political or administrative system in which power is concentrated in a central authority.
"During the constitutional convention, the centralists argued fiercely against granting broad taxation powers to the individual provinces."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'centralist' (an advocate of concentrating political or administrative power in a central authority) with 'centrist' (a person holding moderate political views between the left and right).
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