centrist

or Cen·trist

[ sen-trist ]

noun

1. (especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate.

adjective

1. of or relating to centrists or to their political views; middle-of-the-road.

centrist

/ ˈsɛntrɪst /

noun

1. a person holding moderate political views

Derived Forms

• ˈcentrism, noun

Other Words From

• cen·trism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of centrist¹

From the French word centriste, dating back to 1870–75; center, -ist

Example Sentences

What were we seeing that the mainstream news media and commentariat types — especially the professional centrists — were not?

From Salon

Harris wasn't exempt from the centrist Democrat conversation either.

From Salon

They see their vast wealth as a vehicle to infuse local governance — including the mayor’s office, county boards of supervisors, city councils and school boards — with more centrist leanings.

From Los Angeles Times

Some centrist Democrats, meanwhile, have argued that the struggle to connect with voters goes beyond the economy and immigration.

From BBC

Pundits accused Democrats of running a far-left campaign, while Sen. Bernie Sanders said they abandoned the working-class base with a centrist pivot.

From Salon

Related Words

• mainstreamer
• middle-of-the-roader
• moderatist