noun ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of decentralizing countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments wordnet
3. 3
   The state of being decentralized. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aberrationdecentalisationdecentralisationdeploymentdeviationdivision

Antonyms

All antonyms

centralizationrecentralization

Example

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"Algeria needs a decentralization of power."

Etymology

From de- + centralization or decentralize + -ation.

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