centralist
|cen-tral-ist|
C1
/ˈsɛntrəlɪst/
advocate for centralization
Etymology
Etymology Information
'centralist' originates from the word 'central,' which comes from Latin 'centralis,' meaning 'pertaining to the center.'
Historical Evolution
'centralis' transformed into the French word 'central,' and eventually became the modern English word 'centralist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the center,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'advocating for centralization.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who advocates for centralization, especially in government.
The centralist argued for more power to be given to the federal government.
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