Centrist

/ˈsɛntrɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who holds moderate political beliefs and advocates for a balanced approach between the left and right wings of a political spectrum.

The centrist in the debate argued for compromise on the contentious issue.

A member of a political party or movement that positions itself between the major political extremes.

The centrist faction within the party pushed for more pragmatic policies.

An ideology or position that emphasizes moderation in political views.

Her centrist views appealed to voters looking for stability in governance.

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of political centrism.

The centrist policies proposed by the candidate focused on practical solutions rather than ideological extremes.

Positioned in the center of a political spectrum; moderate.

His centrist stance on economic issues attracted support from both sides of the political aisle.

From the word 'center' combined with the suffix '-ist', indicating a person with a certain belief or philosophy.

centrist policies

Policies that are not extreme and appeal to multiple viewpoints.

centrist approach

A method that considers multiple perspectives rather than focusing on one side.

moderate

Someone who holds moderate views.

independent

A person who does not align with a specific political party.

Fluff

Some people call centrists 'fluff' because they think they avoid making strong choices.

Swing voter

In the election, centrists are often referred to as swing voters due to their unpredictable votes.