Descentralizar
Example: O governo decidiu descentralizar as decisões para as regiões.
Definition
"Descentralizar" means to distribute or delegate authority, power, or decision-making from a central authority to regional or local levels. It implies shifting control to different areas, allowing for more localized governance or management, as in the phrase 'The government decided to decentralize decisions to the regions.'
Etymology
The word "descentralizar" comes from the Portuguese prefix 'des-' meaning 'undo' or 'reverse,' combined with 'centralizar,' which means 'to centralize.' 'Centralizar' itself derives from 'central,' referring to the center. So, "descentralizar" literally means to undo centralization, distributing control away from a central point. Did you know? This process often reflects political or administrative shifts aiming to empower local authorities.
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