1. a person who advocates for the distribution of power, authority, or functions away from a central location or government to local or regional levels
Usage: political term

1. relating to or supporting the principle of decentralization; favoring the transfer of power from central authority to local or regional bodies
Usage: political term

Examples

• The decentralist movement gained momentum as citizens demanded more local control over education policy.
• She is a committed decentralist who believes regional governments should have greater autonomy.
• Decentralist principles emphasize subsidiarity and community decision-making.
• The party's decentralist platform appealed to voters in rural areas seeking independence from federal mandates.
• Many decentralists argue that power concentrated in the capital leads to inefficiency and unresponsiveness.
• The decentralist approach to governance distributes responsibilities among multiple levels of administration.