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centrism

/ˈsɛn.trɪ.zəm/
cen · trism
Adjective:centrist
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• noun

1

A political outlook or ideological position that advocates moderate policies and seeks a middle ground between the left and right wings of the political spectrum.

Example

"The candidate's appeal to pragmatic centrism helped her win over undecided voters from both major parties."

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• Rhymes for centrism

• Nearby Words

centrex
centric
centrifuge
centrism
centrist
centurion
century

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from French 'centrisme' or formed directly in English from 'centre' (from Latin 'centrum', meaning the stationary point of a compass) plus the ideological suffix '-ism'.

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