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centrist
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centrist
(noun)
centrist
/
ˈ
sɛntrɪst/
noun
plural
centrists
centrist
/
ˈ
sɛntrɪst/
noun
plural
centrists
Britannica Dictionary definition of CENTRIST
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a person whose political opinions are not extreme
:
a person whose beliefs fall between those of liberals and conservatives
The candidate hopes to appeal to
centrists
nationwide.
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— centrist
adjective
centrist
political views
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