Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

centralized government

noun

/ˈsɛn.trə.laɪzd ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/

Definition

A centralized government is a political system where a single central authority holds the power and makes most of the decisions for the entire state or nation.

Examples

The country implemented a centralized government to ensure uniform policies across all regions.
In a centralized government, local governments generally have limited power.
Centralized governments can respond quickly to national issues, but may overlook local needs.

Meaning

When a government is centralized, it means that the authority and control are concentrated at a national or central level, rather than being distributed across local or regional levels.