decentralisation

Definitions of decentralisation
  1. noun
    the spread of power away from a core to local branches or governments
    synonyms: decentralization
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    type of:
    spread, spreading
    act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
  2. noun
    a social process where people and industry move from the middle of cities to areas further out
    synonyms: decentalisation, decentralization
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    type of:
    social process
    a process involved in the formation of groups of persons
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