pro-centralization
|pro-cent-ral-i-za-tion|
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/proʊˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/prəʊˌsentrəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
in favor of central control
Etymology
'pro-centralization' is formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro', meaning 'for' or 'in favor of') plus 'centralization' (derived from 'central' + the nominalizing suffix '-ization'), where 'central' traces to Latin 'centrum' via Old French 'central'.
'central' came into English from Old French/Medieval Latin forms based on Latin 'centrum'; the suffix '-ization' is a modern English productive formation (from French/Latin -isation/-izatio) used to form nouns. The compound 'pro-centralization' is a transparent modern formation combining the prefix and noun.
The components originally referred to 'for' (pro-) and to the 'center' (centrum); combined in modern English they mean 'being in favor of concentrating authority at the center'—a straightforward compositional shift rather than a large semantic drift.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the policy, stance, or belief of supporting centralization of authority, power, or services (i.e., concentrating decision-making at a central level rather than distributing it).
The party adopted a clear pro-centralization position, arguing that uniform national standards were needed.
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Adjective 1
favoring or promoting the centralization of authority or control; used to describe policies, positions, or attitudes that support concentrating power centrally.
A pro-centralization policy reduced the decision-making powers of regional councils.
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