Centralization Meaning
/ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole
Sentence Examples
Subjugation of the lower classes is important to our covert centralization of resources.
the centralization of commerce in a city
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The government's push for ____ led to all schools following the same curriculum.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of power in the national government is a topic of debate.
Word Origin & History
From French centralisation, equivalent to central + -ization or centralize + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2025 September 16, “Can democracy survive without America?”, in The Hankyoreh:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The government's push for ____ led to all schools following the same curriculum.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of power in the national government is a topic of debate.