centrist
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- centrism noun
Etymology
Origin of centrist
From the French word centriste, dating back to 1870–75; center, -ist
Example Sentences
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Following Merino’s resignation, centrist academic Francisco Sagasti was appointed stand-in president and led the country until planned elections in 2021 -- becoming the only recent leader to complete his intended term, even an interim one.
From Barron's
Under current rules, farmers can only shoot wolves if they attack animals inside a protected enclosure -- a restriction centrist President Emmanuel Macron's government said would now be relaxed.
From Barron's
Now, as a mayoral candidate, Raman appears to be offering more centrist views as she courts voters in a citywide race.
From Los Angeles Times
The initiative - named Prosper UK - aims to win back centrist voters who feel "politically homeless".
From BBC
But they said their research suggested that seven million people who describe themselves as centrist, or centre-right, felt no party currently represented them.
From BBC
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