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middle–of–the–road

adjective

Definition of middle–of–the–road

  1. :  standing for or following a course of action midway between extremes; especially :  being neither liberal nor conservative in politics

middle–of–the–roader

play \-ˈrō-dər\ noun

middle–of–the–roadism

play \-ˈrō-ˌdi-zəm\ noun

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First Known Use of middle–of–the–road

1894

middle–of–the–road Synonyms

Synonyms
central, centrist, middle-of-the-road
Antonyms
extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultra
Related Words
conventional, nonrevolutionary, orthodox, traditional; levelheaded, rational, reasonable, sensible; neutral
Near Antonyms
excessive; conservative, reactionary, rightist; leftist, liberal, progressive; fanatic (or fanatical), rabid, subversive, violent; agitating, exciting, fomenting, incendiary, inciting, inflammatory, instigating, provocative, provoking; rabble-rousing; dissenting

MIDDLE–OF–THE–ROAD Defined for English Language Learners

middle-of-the-road

adjective

Definition of middle–of–the–road for English Language Learners

  • : supporting or following a course of action that is not extreme and that is acceptable to many different people

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