English dictionary

decentralization

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts

noun.process

Synonyms decentalisation

Source: WordNet 3.0
the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments

noun.act

Synonyms decentralisation

Antonyms centralisation centralization

Source: WordNet 3.0
The action of decentralizing, or the state of being decentralized.

noun

Source: webster1913