Centrist

usgb/ˈsentrɪst/
noun

A person whose beliefs are in the middle, not extreme to the left or right in politics.

In the election, he presented himself as a centrist, hoping to appeal to a wide range of voters.
Visual representation of "centrist" - A person whose beliefs are in the middle, not extreme to the left or right in politics.

Often appears as...

  • political centrist
  • fiscal centrist
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Political Balance

Centrist implies a balanced perspective, avoiding radical views.

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As a centrist, she advocates for both economic growth and environmental protection.
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Election Strategy

Politicians claim to be centrist to gain broad support.

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To win swing states, the candidate shifted to a more centrist position.
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Bridge Builder

A centrist tries to unite differing political sides.

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The centrist senator worked hard to bridge the gap between the parties.
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