adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of decentralize form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   not centralized; having no center or several centers

Adjective

1. 1
   withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

decentralisedlocalisedredistributedsuburbanised

Antonyms

All antonyms

centralized

Example

More examples

"Decentralized energy may make the widespread use of renewable energy a real possibility."

Related phrases

decentralized financedecentralized planning

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