decentralization
|de-cent-ral-i-za-tion|
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/diːˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(decentralize)
distribution of power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decentralization' originates from the French word 'décentralisation', where 'dé-' meant 'away from' and 'centralisation' referred to 'centralization'.
Historical Evolution
'décentralisation' transformed into the English word 'decentralization' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of moving away from central control', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of distributing or dispersing functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority.
The decentralization of the company allowed for more local decision-making.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40