centrist

American  

[sen-trist] / ˈsɛn trɪst /

Or Centrist

noun

1. (especially in continental Europe) a member of a political party of the Center; moderate.

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adjective

1. of or relating to centrists or to their political views; middle-of-the-road.

centrist British  

/ ˈsɛntrɪst /

noun

1. a person holding moderate political views

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Other Word Forms

• centrism noun

Etymology

Origin of centrist

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

Example Sentences

One-third of middle-class Americans cannot afford basic necessities, according to new research from Brookings, a centrist think tank.

From MarketWatch

A centrist with conservative leanings on the economy and foreign policy, he became a social-media celebrity last March when he delivered an impassioned eight-minute speech in the Senate’s gilded chamber.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Bolivia, the recent election of President Rodrigo Paz, a business-friendly centrist, after years of socialist rule has buoyed hopes that the government might ease state controls over the lithium industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

His opponent, Republican John Duarte, who cast himself a centrist in the race, had only held the seat for one term before being beat.

From Los Angeles Times

However, centrist lawmakers like Jared Golden of Maine, who represents one of the most conservative districts in the nation held by any Democrat, may cross the aisle.

From BBC

Related Words

• mainstreamer
• middle-of-the-roader
• moderatist