Centralization and Devolution

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Centralization

Centralization noun - Gathering to a center.
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Devolution is an antonym for centralization.
Nearby Words: central, centralize, centralise, centrally, centralized

Devolution

Devolution noun - A change to a lower state or level.
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Antonyms for Devolution
Centralization is an antonym for devolution.
Nearby Words: devolve, devolved
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Devolution and Centralization. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/centralization/devolution
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