The decentralization



Example: The decentralization of power changed the country's political structure.

Definition


"The decentralization" refers to the process by which the control, authority, or power is distributed away from a central governing body to local or regional authorities, allowing for more localized decision-making and governance within a country or organization.

Etymology


The term "the decentralization" originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'centralization,' which comes from the Latin 'centrum' meaning 'center.' It first appeared in political and administrative contexts to describe the shift of power from a central authority to smaller, more local units.

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"The decentralization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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