Centralization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Centralization is a noun meaning The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole.
Meaning
The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole.
Example Sentences
the centralization of commerce in a city
the centralization of power in the general government
V-Dem lists the characteristics of autocratization as deteriorations in freedom of expression, the decline of free and fair elections, and the centralization of authority.
Word Forms
- centralizations
- centralisation
Synonyms for centralization
Depending on context, synonyms include centralisation.
Antonyms for centralization
Common opposites include decentralisation, decentralization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include centralisation, centralism, decentralization, pooling, consolidation, channeling.
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