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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A doctrine of moderation in any field. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

centercentrismcentrismfencemiddle of the road

Etymology

From moderate + -ism.

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