centralism

American  

[sen-truh-liz-uhm] / ˈsɛn trəˌlɪz əm /

noun

1. a centralizing system; centralization.

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centralism British  

/ ˈsɛntrəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. the principle or act of bringing something under central control; centralization

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Other Word Forms

• anticentralism noun
• anticentralist noun
• centralist noun
• centralistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of centralism

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; central ¹ + -ism

Example Sentences

Back then, fear of centralism sprang from populists such as William Jennings Bryan, who hankered for easier credit for farmers.

From Washington Post

They admire its ruthless centralism, its desire for conquest, its ability to maintain law and order—and its religious tolerance, which allowed Christianity and Islam to coexist.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re often seen as representatives of the Spanish nation, of centralism, even of the state.

From The Guardian

That is why the issue is not secession as such, but the state centralism that is usually its cause.

From The Guardian

It’s substituted lies for truth, coercion for liberty, socialism for free markets, a comprehensive mishmash of obscurity for prudence, centralism for state initiatives and haughtiness for common sense.

From Seattle Times