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centrist

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of centrist

avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
  • Several centrist candidates were elected, apparently in a reaction against the extremists.
Synonyms of centrist

central, middle-of-the-road, moderate
Words Related to centrist

conventional, nonrevolutionary, orthodox, traditional

levelheaded, rational, reasonable, sensible

neutral
Near Antonyms of centrist

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
Antonyms of centrist

extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultra

centrist

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of centrist

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 of centrist

middle-of-the-roader, moderate
Words Related to centrist

progressive, reformer

accommodationist, compromiser
Near Antonyms of centrist

conservative, reactionary, rightist, right-winger

leftist, left-winger, liberal
Antonyms of centrist

extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultraist

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