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decentralization

n.
C1 Advanced US //dɪˌsɛntɹəɫɪˈzeɪʃən// de·cen·tral·iza·tion

n. the process of moving power or control away from a central place or person to smaller groups or local areas. It means that decisions are made closer to the people they affect.

n. the process of shifting power, authority, or control from a centralised location to a more distributed network of local or regional entities. Often used in political, economic, or organizational contexts to describe the dispersion of decision-making.


SIMPLE

The country is moving toward the decentralization of its power.

CONTEXTUAL

The decentralization of the company's operations allowed local managers to make faster decisions without waiting for approval from the headquarters.

COMPLEX

The decentralization of the political system was intended to empower local communities, yet it often resulted in a lack of coordination and inconsistent policy implementation across different regions.

Antonyms
Origin

From de- + centralization or decentralize + -ation.

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