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polycentric

/ˌpɒl.iˈsɛn.trɪk/

/ˌpɑː.lɪˈsɛn.trɪk/

Translations

polycentricadjective

more polycentric

Comp.

most polycentric

Super.

/ˌpɒl.iˈsɛn.trɪk/

/ˌpɑː.lɪˈsɛn.trɪk/

The city has a polycentric urban structure.

Город имеет полицентрическую городскую структуру.

Synonyms

polycentricadjective

Having multiple centers of control or influence.

The polycentric nature of the organization allowed for more flexible decision-making processes.

Characterized by having several centers of activity or importance.

The polycentric urban development plan aimed to reduce congestion by creating multiple hubs of economic activity.

Of a language, having more than one accepted standard variety.

English is a polycentric language with separate standard norms in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other regions.