noun
the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
• Syn: ↑decentralization
• Ant: ↑centralization (for: ↑decentralization)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑decentralise, ↑decentralize (for: ↑decentralization)
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decentralizāˈtion or decentralisāˈtion noun
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Main Entry: ↑decentralize
Useful english dictionary. 2012.