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 |