monocentric
- adjective
- /ˌmɒnəˈsɛntrɪk/
- Specialized
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- Thus, the predicted outcomes of a monocentric metropolitan order are that public officials will determine the optimal level of public goods and services for the metropolitan area as a whole, and well-trained bureaucrats will generate this result.
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The basic assumptions of a polycentric theory differ substantially from those of a monocentric theory.
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Implicit in the proposals for widespread reform is a theory of monocentric order.
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In a monocentric city, businesses and public services are concentrated around a central point.
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Many urban planners prefer a monocentric model, believing it leads to better accessibility for residents.
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A monocentric design for the new campus emphasizes a central hub where students can gather and collaborate.
Synonyms
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Near the middle of something or focused on that point
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Having the same center, like circles placed inside each other
A shape that has the same center as another shape, especially circles
Having the same center point, like circles that share one point
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Etymology
Monocentric comes from mono- 'one' and -centric 'center', the same root you see in the word center. So a monocentric city is a place where most life and work are focused on a single central spot.