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centrist

or Cen·trist

[ sen-trist ]
/ ˈsɛn trɪst /
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noun
(especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate.
adjective
of or relating to centrists or to their political views; middle-of-the-road.
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Origin of centrist

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

OTHER WORDS FROM centrist

cen·trism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for centrist

centrist
/ (ˈsɛntrɪst) /

noun
a person holding moderate political views

Derived forms of centrist

centrism, noun
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