centrist

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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative: Describes a political position, policy, or ideology that is moderate and avoids the extremes of the political spectrum.

  2. Noun:

    • A person who takes a position in the political center: Refers to an individual whose political views are moderate, blending elements from both liberal and conservative ideologies.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The party adopted a centrist approach to economic reform.
    • Her views on the issue are quite centrist, appealing to voters from both sides.

  • Noun:

    • He is a centrist who often acts as a bridge between the two major parties.
    • The candidate positioned himself as a pragmatic centrist.
Advanced Usage

  • "Centrist politics": Refers to the practice or philosophy of political moderation.

    • The country seems to be moving towards centrist politics after a period of polarization.

  • "Centrist coalition": A political alliance formed around moderate positions.

    • A centrist coalition was necessary to form a government.
Variants and Related Words

  • Centrism (n): The political philosophy or practice of being centrist; moderation.

    • His belief in centrism guided his legislative decisions.

  • Centristic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of centrists (less common).

    • The policy had a centristic tone.
Synonyms
  • Moderate: A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.
  • Middle-of-the-roader: (Informal) A person who avoids extreme positions.
Related Phrases

  • Political center / The center: The moderate section of the political spectrum.

    • The new legislation was designed to appeal to the political center.

  • Pragmatist: A person who is guided by practical considerations rather than ideology, often overlapping with centrist views.

    • As a pragmatist, she favored centrist solutions.
Adjective
  1. supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative
Noun
  1. a person who takes a position in the political center

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