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

Other Word Forms

• centrism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of centrist¹

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

Example Sentences

Without Socialist involvement in the next government, Lecornu's best hope is to cobble together a revitalised centrist cabinet with the Republicans - known as the socle commun - or common platform.

From BBC

Then there is Gabriel Attal, who leads Macron's own centrist Renaissance party, but has said he no longer understands the president's decisions.

From BBC

Macron's centrist bloc lost its parliamentary majority after he called a snap parliamentary election in response to a defeat in last year's European Parliament vote.

From BBC

The LR are out, but many centrists are starting to mutter too.

From BBC

Political observers chiefly highlight their youth, immigrant background, faith, socialist views and opposition from centrist Democrats.

From Salon

Related Words

• mainstreamer 
• middle-of-the-roader www.thesaurus.com
• moderatist www.thesaurus.com