Decentralisation and Devolution

Decentralisation

Decentralisation noun - The spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments.
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Synonyms for Decentralisation

Devolution and decentralisation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devolution" instead a noun "Decentralisation".

Devolution

Devolution noun - A change to a lower state or level.

Decentralisation and devolution are semantically related. You can use "Decentralisation" instead a noun "Devolution".

Nearby Words: devolve, devolved
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Devolution and Decentralisation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decentralisation/devolution
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