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moderate politics

[/ˈmɒdərət ˈpɒlɪtɪks/]
noun
política moderada
1. A political ideology or approach that avoids extremes and seeks compromise, centrist policies, and gradual reform rather than radical change
The candidate's campaign focused on moderate politics to appeal to a broader electorate.
A campanha do candidato se concentrou em política moderada para atrair um eleitorado mais amplo.
2. Political positions that occupy the center of the political spectrum, neither strongly left-wing nor right-wing
In recent elections, moderate politics gained traction among swing voters.
Nas eleições recentes, a política moderada ganhou força entre os eleitores indecisos.
Synonyms
centrist politicsmiddle-ground politicspragmatic politicsbalanced politics
Antonyms
radical politicsextremist politicspartisan politicsrevolutionary politics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
política moderada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
política do centro
Sometimes used to emphasize centrist positioning
Portugal
política moderada
Standard usage, may also use 'política de centro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike a balance
middle of the road
play it safe
seek common ground
find a happy medium
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