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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
Noun
a person who holds moderate political views
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.centristcentrist - 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 conservative
middle-of-the-road
center - of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually


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