centralized — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Having things physically towards the center; consolidated or concentrated

2. Having power concentrated in a single, central authority

3. Moved toward the center of the vowel space: [ë] is less front than [e], though not necessarily central; similarly, [ö] is less back than [o].

Adjective

1. drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority

   Synonyms

   centralised

   Antonyms

   decentralized

   Examples

   centralized control of emergency relief efforts

   centralized government