HyperDic: decentralization

English > 2 senses of the word decentralization:
NOUNprocessdecentralization, decentalisationthe social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts
actdecentralization, decentralisationthe spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
decentralization > pronunciation
Soundsdihseh.ntrahlihzey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > decentralization: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts.
Synonymdecentalisation
Broadersocial processA process involved in the formation of groups of persons
Spanishdescentralización
Verbsdecentralizemake less central
English > decentralization: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments.
Synonymdecentralisation
Broaderspread, spreadingAct of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
Oppositecentralization, centralisationThe act of consolidating power under a central control
Spanishdescentralización
Catalandescentralització
Verbsdecentralizemake less central

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