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centrist

[ ˈsɛntrɪst ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

politics

A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.

Synonyms

middle-of-the-road, moderate.

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Word	Description / Examples
centrist	Best used to describe someone who holds political views that are in the middle of the spectrum, not too extreme to the left or right. Often used in political discussions and commentary. The candidate's centrist approach appeals to a broad range of voters. As a centrist, she supports policies from both sides of the aisle.
moderate	Often used in political discourse to describe someone who holds balanced, non-extreme views. Can also refer to behavior, lifestyle, and attitudes in general. The senator is known for her moderate views on immigration. He takes a moderate approach to his fitness routine to avoid injuries.
middle-of-the-road	Typically used in informal or conversational settings to describe someone or something that is not extreme and tries to find a balance. It can also be used outside of politics to describe anything that is average or not extreme. His middle-of-the-road stance helps him avoid controversy. Their music is very middle-of-the-road; it's pleasant but not groundbreaking.

Word

Description / Examples

centrist

Best used to describe someone who holds political views that are in the middle of the spectrum, not too extreme to the left or right. Often used in political discussions and commentary.

The candidate's centrist approach appeals to a broad range of voters.
As a centrist, she supports policies from both sides of the aisle.

moderate

Often used in political discourse to describe someone who holds balanced, non-extreme views. Can also refer to behavior, lifestyle, and attitudes in general.

The senator is known for her moderate views on immigration.
He takes a moderate approach to his fitness routine to avoid injuries.

middle-of-the-road

Typically used in informal or conversational settings to describe someone or something that is not extreme and tries to find a balance. It can also be used outside of politics to describe anything that is average or not extreme.

His middle-of-the-road stance helps him avoid controversy.
Their music is very middle-of-the-road; it's pleasant but not groundbreaking.

Examples of usage

The centrist candidate appealed to voters from both major parties.
Many people consider themselves centrist because they agree with some policies from both the left and right.
In a centrist approach, compromise and cooperation are key values.
Centrists often advocate for policies that aim to find a middle ground between opposing ideologies.
The centrist party gained popularity for its inclusive and balanced platform.

Translations

Translations of the word "centrist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 centrista

🇮🇳 केन्द्रपंथी

🇩🇪 Zentrist

🇮🇩 sentris

🇺🇦 центрист

🇵🇱 centrowy

🇯🇵 中道主義者

🇫🇷 centriste

🇪🇸 centrista

🇹🇷 merkezci

🇰🇷 중도주의자

🇸🇦 وسطي

🇨🇿 centrista

🇸🇰 centrista

🇨🇳 中间派

🇸🇮 centrist

🇮🇸 miðjumaður

🇰🇿 центрист

🇬🇪 ცენტრისტი

🇦🇿 mərkəzçi

🇲🇽 centrista

Etymology

The term 'centrist' originated in the 19th century, referring to those who were not aligned with the extreme factions of political ideologies. Centrists aim to find common ground and seek compromise between opposing views. In a polarized political landscape, centrism is often seen as a way to bridge the gap between left and right ideologies.

See also: center, centering, centerpiece, central.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,225, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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