decentralization
1. [ noun ] (sociology) the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts
Synonyms: decentalisation
Related terms: social_process decentralize
2. [ noun ] the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
Synonyms: decentralisation
Related terms: centralization spread decentralize
Similar spelling:   decentralisation
  decentalisation
  decentralizing
  decontamination
  decentralized
  decentralising
  decentralised