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centralization

[sen-truh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˌsɛn trə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
consolidation
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Despite benefiting significantly from European integration, he also cautioned against deeper centralization within the European Union, arguing that national policymakers must retain the ability to respond to local conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Previously known as Clear Channel Communications, the company has experienced the dark side of automation and programming centralization.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

“At the end of the day, it’s centralization, not technology, that affects wealth and equality,” he explained.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2025

Extreme centralization also hasn’t helped Mexico much in the past in many areas.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

The regional variation in pottery styles suggests little progress toward political centralization and unification.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond