Polycentrism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polycentrism is a noun meaning a political or cultural system which contains many different centres, especially centres of authority or control.
Meaning
a political or cultural system which contains many different centres, especially centres of authority or control.
More Meanings
- (genetics) (of a chromosomes, etc) the existence of multiple central parts
- the existence of more than one culture in a particular country or region
Example Sentences
Polycentrism: Continuous contact with individuals belonging to foreign cultures can lead to an acceptance that there are different cultures and different behavioural norms depending on the culture of origin.
Word Forms
- polycentrisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polycentrist, pluralism, heterocracy, hypercentralization, centralism, hyperpluralism.
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