centrist

cen·trist

noun \ˈsen-trist\

Definition of CENTRIST

1

often capitalized : a member of a center party

2

: a person who holds moderate views

— cen·trism \-ˌtri-zəm\ noun

— centrist adjective

Examples of CENTRIST

1. The candidate hopes to appeal to centrists nationwide.
2. <the centrists will most likely rally behind the candidate who favors reforming the government program—not abolishing it entirely>

First Known Use of CENTRIST

1872

Related to CENTRIST

Synonyms: middle-of-the-roader, moderate

Antonyms: extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultraist

Related Words: progressive, reformer; accommodationist, compromiser

Near Antonyms: conservative, reactionary, rightist, right-winger; leftist, left-winger, liberal

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