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centrism
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cen·trism  (sntrzm)
n.
The political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of right and left by taking a moderate position.
centrism
adherence to a middle-of-the-road position, neither left nor right, as in politics. — centrist, adj., n.
See also: Attitudes, Politics
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Noun1.centrism - a political philosophy of avoiding the extremes of left and right by taking a moderate position or course of action
moderatism
ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
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centrism [ˈsentrɪzəm] N → centrismo m
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