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View synonyms for centrist

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


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Derived Forms

  • ˈcentrism, noun

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Other Words From

  • cen·trism noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of centrist1

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

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Example Sentences

More centrist Democrats will make a few gestures in the Warren direction, but nothing more.

Another dark horse, Tennessee Senator Al Gore, was finding little traction in his efforts to become a centrist alternative.

The Duchess — more of a mainstream centrist and a bit of a belle-lettrist herself — was totally delightful.

The centrist group thinks they can build centrist grassroots army.

He is running as a centrist alternative to Tea Party-aligned GOP candidate Ben Sasse and Democrat Dave Domina, a trial lawyer.

Only on one of the Centrist benches was any sincere attention paid, like that of eager scholars to their master's explanations.

Besides, Sid and I were the centrist party of two in our fresh-out-of-the-shell Place politics.

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