Synonyms of centrist

centrist 1 of 2

adjective

as in moderate

avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas

several centrist candidates were elected, apparently in a reaction against the extremists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moderate
• central
• middle-of-the-road
• traditional
• orthodox
• neutral
• conventional
• rational
• reasonable
• sensible
• levelheaded
• nonrevolutionary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• radical
• conservative
• extremist
• revolutionary
• ultra
• liberal
• excessive
• reactionary
• progressive
• rightist
• leftist
• subversive
• revolutionist
• violent
• inflammatory
• provocative
• fanatic
• exciting
• rabid
• provoking
• incendiary
• dissenting
• agitating
• inciting
• fomenting
• instigating
• rabble-rousing

centrist

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noun

ˈsen-trist 

as in middle-of-the-roader

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

• moderate
• middle-of-the-roader
• reformer
• progressive
• compromiser
• accommodationist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extremist
• revolutionary
• conservative
• rightist
• revolutionist
• liberal
• leftist
• reactionary
• radical
• ultraist
• right-winger
• left-winger

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of centrist

Adjective

There’s considerable support for the idea in Parliament, where the Liberal Democrats — a centrist opposition party — has advocated for war bonds on 25 separate occasions since the turn of the year. — Philip Aldrick, Fortune, 28 June 2026

Mamdani initially said that sounded like communism with told about the centrist manifesto delivered by some lawmakers after two democratic socialist candidates backed by Mamdani won election to the House from New York. — The Hill Staff, The Hill, 28 June 2026

Noun

At the same time, centrists swung against a left that had indulged its purist tendencies. — Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 27 June 2026

The 2026 election is expected to reflect this enduring centrist electorate, with successful leaders appealing to the largest possible number of voters who desire change, but only to a certain extent. — Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026