Centrality Meaning
/sɛnˈtɹæl.ɪ.ti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being central.
nounA tendency to remain at, or move towards the centre.
Sentence Examples
He became convinced of his own indispensability and centrality to the process.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the temple in ancient city life cannot be overstated.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the location makes it very convenient for all the guests.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱent-der. Ancient Greek κέντρον (kéntron)der. Latin centrum Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin centrālisbor. English central Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English centrality From central + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"As a result, the linkage between race-hate, gay-hate, and misogyny is evident (Sheffield, 1992: 389), but the centrality of race and gender in the gay and lesbian activism dealing with violence is negligible."
— 2002, Diane Richardson, Steven Seidman, Handbook of Lesbian and Gay Studies:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the temple in ancient city life cannot be overstated.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the location makes it very convenient for all the guests.