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centrist
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cen·trist  (sntrst)
n.
One who takes a position in the political center; a moderate.
adj.
Marked by or adhering to a moderate political view: "The deep pool of centrist opinion in the country, that essential guarantee against violent political upheavals, is being dangerously shaken" (New York Times).
centrist [ˈsɛntrɪst]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a person holding moderate political views
centrism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.centrist - a person who takes a position in the political centercentrist - a person who takes a position in the political center
middle of the roader, moderate, moderationist
center - politically moderate persons; centrists
adult, grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward
Adj.1.centrist - supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservativecentrist - supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative
middle-of-the-road
center - of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
Translations
centrist [ˈsentrɪst]
A. ADJ → centrista
B. N → centrista mf
centrist [ˈsɛntrɪst]
adj [party, policy] → centriste
n → centriste mf
centrist
n → Anhänger(in) m(f) → der politischen Mitte; (= politician) → Politiker(in) m(f) → der Mitte
centrist [ˈsɛntrɪst] adj & n (Pol) → centrista (m/f)
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