DECENTRALIZATION


Meaning of DECENTRALIZATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən ]

noun

Date: 1846

1. : the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers ; specifically : the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities

2. : the redistribution of population and industry from urban centers to outlying areas

• de·cen·tral·ize (ˌ)dē-ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz verb

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