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centrism

[/ˈsentrɪzəm/]
noun
centrismo
1. A political ideology that emphasizes moderate policies and rejects extreme positions on both the left and right of the political spectrum
The candidate's centrism appealed to moderate voters across party lines.
O centrismo do candidato atraiu eleitores moderados de todos os partidos.
2. The practice or principle of maintaining a position of moderation in politics or ideology
Centrism advocates for balanced solutions that compromise between competing interests.
O centrismo defende soluções equilibradas que transigem entre interesses concorrentes.
Synonyms
moderationmiddle groundmoderate politics
Antonyms
extremismradicalismpolarization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
centrismo
Standard usage in Brazilian political discourse
Portugal
centrismo
Standard usage in Portuguese political discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

middle of the road politics
sitting on the fence
strike a balance
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