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单词 centrists
释义

centrist

noun

cen·​trist ˈsen-trist How to pronounce centrist (audio)
1
often capitalized : a member of a center party
2
: a person who holds moderate views
centrism
ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm How to pronounce centrist (audio)
noun
centrist adjective

Synonyms

  • middle-of-the-roader
  • moderate
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Example Sentences

The candidate hopes to appeal to centrists nationwide. the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely
Recent Examples on the Web Casten is more of a centrist while Newman is more of a liberal. Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Crist, a centrist, defeated Nikki Fried, Florida's agriculture commissioner. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 24 Aug. 2022 Samuels ran as a centrist who challenged her on policing issues. BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Representative Tom Suozzi of Long Island, a centrist challenging her in this month’s primary, has blamed the exodus on crime, high taxes and an unaffordable cost of living. Matthew Haag, New York Times, 28 June 2022 The decision ends an unusual period in Israeli politics, when a coalition of the country’s centrist, right, left and Arab factions came together for the first time to form a government. Dov Lieber, WSJ, 20 June 2022 Macron's centrist Together grouping won the most seats with 245 but fell 44 short of an absolute majority, leaving it unable to pass laws without the help of other parties. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 20 June 2022 Bass is a favorite for progressives, while Caruso calls himself a centrist, and is a Republican-turned-Democrat. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 7 June 2022 What to know: Murphy, who is not seeking reelection, is a centrist in the Democratic caucus who co-chairs the Blue Dog Coalition. Sarah Elbeshbishi, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

centrists

noun

plural of centrist
as in moderates
a person who holds moderate views the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • moderates
  • progressives
  • middle-of-the-roaders
  • reformers
  • compromisers
  • accommodationists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • radicals
  • extremists
  • conservatives
  • revolutionaries
  • rightists
  • liberals
  • revolutionists
  • reactionaries
  • leftists
  • right-wingers
  • ultraists
  • left-wingers
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