Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centre-ground
noun
/ˈsɛntəˈɡraʊnd/
Definition
The central or neutral position in a debate, discussion, or political context.
Examples
- In the recent election, many candidates aimed to appeal to the centre-ground to attract more voters.
- Finding a centre-ground in the discussion helped both parties reach an agreement.
- His views on the matter align closely with the centre-ground perspective.
Meaning
The centre-ground represents a middle position that is acceptable to a wide variety of people, often used in political discourse to refer to policies that appeal to moderate views.
Synonyms
- middle ground
- neutral territory
- moderate position
- compromise
