decentralization

[dee-sen-truh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area: to decentralize the national government.

to disperse (something) from an area of concentration: to decentralize the nation's industry.

verb (used without object)

to undergo decentralization: The city government is looking for ways to decentralize.

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Also, especially British, de·cen·tral·ise.

Origin:
1850–55; de- + centralize

Related forms

de·cen·tral·ist, noun

de·cen·tral·i·za·tion, noun

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decentralize or decentralise (diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz)

—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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