To decentralize
Example: Many countries decided to decentralize power to improve local governance.
Definition
"To decentralize" means to distribute or delegate authority and decision-making power away from a central authority to lower levels, such as local governments or organizations. Many countries decided to decentralize power to improve local governance and increase efficiency.
Etymology
The word "to decentralize" comes from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'centralize,' which derives from the Latin 'centrum,' meaning 'center.' It originally referred to moving authority away from a central point. Did you know? The idea of decentralizing became especially popular during the 20th century as governments sought to improve administration.
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"To decentralize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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