Decentraliseren
Example: De regering besloot om de macht te decentraliseren naar lokale besturen.
Definition
"Decentraliseren" means to distribute or delegate power, authority, or functions from a central government or organization to smaller, local units or authorities, often to improve efficiency, representation, or governance, as illustrated by the phrase 'De regering besloot om de macht te decentraliseren naar lokale besturen.'
Etymology
The word "decentraliseren" comes from the Dutch prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' or 'reverse,' combined with 'centraal,' meaning 'central,' and the suffix '-iseren,' which forms verbs. It literally means to move away from a central point. Did you know? The concept reflects political and administrative shifts in history toward more localized control.
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"Decentraliseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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