centrism

American  

[sen-triz-uhm] / ˈsɛn trɪz əm /

Or Centrism

noun

1. adherence to moderate political views or policies; careful avoidance of any political position that could be construed as too far right or left.

   Maybe more Americans are conservative than liberal, but I think there's also a tendency toward centrism.

   The Eisenhower administration's aggressive centrism never challenged the fundamental assumptions of New Deal liberalism.

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Etymology

Origin of centrism

centr- ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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centrism

But centrism, radical or otherwise, seems out of touch with the temper of the times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

John’s case was, for the most part, pretty straightforward: experience, moderation, centrism.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025

Hochman won’t face reelection until 2028, and until then observers say his centrism could be an asset.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2025

“Further, some people who engage in reactionary centrism, including one cited in my essay, do explicitly identify as centrists.”

From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2024

Brad Pfaff, a Wisconsin state senator, is emphasizing his accumulated experience in politics and claiming the mantle of Mr. Kind’s style of centrism.

From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2022

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