Centralist: meaning, definitions and examples
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centralist
[ ˈsɛntrəlɪst ]
politics
A person who advocates or supports centralization of power, authority, or control.
Synonyms
authoritarian, centralizer, statist
Examples of usage
- Many centralists believe that a strong central government is necessary for stability.
- The centralist party is pushing for more control to be given to the federal government.
politics
Relating to or supporting the concentration of power, authority, or control in a central government.
Synonyms
authoritarian, centralizing, statist
Examples of usage
- The centralist policies implemented by the government have sparked controversy.
- He is known for his centralist views on governance.
Translations
Translations of the word "centralist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 centralista
🇮🇳 केंद्रीवादी
🇩🇪 Zentralist
🇮🇩 sentralis
🇺🇦 централіст
🇵🇱 centralista
🇯🇵 中央主義者 (ちゅうおうしゅぎしゃ, chūōshugisha)
🇫🇷 centraliste
🇪🇸 centralista
🇹🇷 merkeziyetçi
🇰🇷 중앙집권주의자 (중앙집권주의자, jungangjipgwonjuuija)
🇸🇦 مركزي
🇨🇿 centralista
🇸🇰 centralista
🇨🇳 中央集权主义者 (zhōngyāng jíquán zhǔyì zhě)
🇸🇮 centralist
🇮🇸 miðstjórnarhyggjumaður
🇰🇿 орталықтандырушы
🇬🇪 ცენტრალისტი
🇦🇿 mərkəzçi
🇲🇽 centralista
Word origin
The term 'centralist' originated in the early 19th century and is derived from the word 'centralize', which means to bring under central control or authority. It has been commonly used in political contexts to describe individuals or policies that advocate for a strong central government. Centralism has been a topic of debate throughout history, with proponents arguing for its benefits in efficiency and unity, while opponents raise concerns about potential authoritarianism and lack of local autonomy.