decentralize
[ dee-sen-truh-lahyz ]
/ diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing.
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), de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing.
to undergo decentralization: The city government is looking for ways to decentralize.
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Also especially British, de·cen·tral·ise .
Origin of decentralize
First recorded in 1850–55; de- + centralize
OTHER WORDS FROM decentralize
de·cen·tral·ist, nounde·cen·tral·i·za·tion, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for decentralize
decentralize
decentralise
/ (diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz) /
verb
to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units
to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population)
Derived forms of decentralize
decentralist, noun, adjectivedecentralization or decentralisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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