decentrali'sation
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decentralize or decentralise (diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units |
| 2. | to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population) |
| decentralise or decentralise | |
| —vb | |
| de'centralist or decentralise | |
| —n, —adj | |
| decentrali'zation or decentralise | |
| —n | |
| decentrali'sation or decentralise | |
| —n | |
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