centrality

noun

cen·​tral·​i·​ty sen-ˈtra-lə-tē How to pronounce centrality (audio)
plural centralities
1
: the quality or state of being central
the centrality of television in our livesPopular Photography
2
: central situation
the centrality of the park in the city
3
: tendency to remain in or at the center

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For centuries, the Quran’s centrality to the Muslim faith has led people across the Islamic world to turn scripture into works of art. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025 But that centrality had long fallen to the wayside. Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025 Despite its centrality to AI development, no single company has managed to monopolize the space. Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 The centrality of immigration as a political issue in the past 20 years is easy to explain. Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for centrality

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of centrality was in 1642

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“Centrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centrality. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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