Definition of DECENTRALIZATION

decentralization

Meanings

Plural: decentralizations

Noun

  • the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts
  • the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
  • The process of decentralizing
  • The state of being decentralized.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + centralization or decentralize + -ation.

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