Decenter: meaning, definitions and examples

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decenter

 

[ หŒdiหหˆsษ›nter ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

critical theory

To decenter means to remove or shift the central focus or emphasis from one point to another, often in a socio-political context. It is frequently used in discussions about power structures, art, and philosophy to suggest moving away from traditional centralized perspectives.

Synonyms

displace, reposition, shift.

Examples of usage

  • The artist decided to decenter the traditional narrative in her work.
  • In her research, she aimed to decenter Western viewpoints.
  • The team worked to decenter authority, empowering individuals at all levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "decenter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decentralizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคธเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเฅเคฐเคฒเคพเค‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dezentralisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desentralisasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั†ะตะฝั‚ั€ะฐะปั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ decentralizacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๆ•ฃๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcentraliser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descentralizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท decentralize etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์ค‘์•™ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฒุงู„ุฉ ุงู„ู…ุฑูƒุฒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ decentralizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ decentralizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽปไธญๅฟƒๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ decentralizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dreifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‚ะฐะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™rkษ™zlษ™ลŸdirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descentralizar

Etymology

The term 'decenter' is derived from the prefix 'de-', indicating removal or reversal, and 'center', which comes from the Latin 'centrum', meaning 'the middle'. The word began to gain traction in critical theory and philosophical discussions in the late 20th century, particularly as frameworks regarding identity, power, and representation evolved. As scholars and artists began to question established narratives and central themes, the notion of 'decentering' became a pivotal concept, prompting a reevaluation of perspectives that had previously dominated various fields. The approach encourages inclusivity and the recognition of multiple voices and experiences, thereby fostering a more diverse and holistic understanding of complex issues.