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Definition of centralization

centralization

/ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: centralisation)
cen · tral · i · za · tion
Plural:centralizations
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Adjective:centralized
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centralization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The concentration of control, authority, or decision-making power of an activity or organization under a single central authority.

Example

"The rapid centralization of corporate management helped standardize procedures across all regional offices."

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• Rhymes for centralization

• Nearby Words

centralism
centralist
centrality
centralization
centralize
centralized
centrally

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution (from French centralisation) to describe the consolidation of administrative authority in Paris, deriving ultimately from Latin centrum ('center').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centralization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centralization
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