Usage Note
Centralismo refers to the political doctrine that concentrates power in a central authority rather than distributing it to regions or local bodies. It is the opposite of federalismo (federalism). Always singular and masculine; used primarily in political and historical discourse.
Examples
"Il centralismo statale ha radici storiche profonde."
Natural Translation
State centralism has deep historical roots.
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