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polycentrism

polycentrism

9.1
A city or region with several separate centers for people and jobs
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒliˈsɛntrɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : policentrismo
  • By encouraging polycentrism, the government hopes to create more accessible jobs throughout the metropolitan area.

Examples

  • The region's polycentrism allows for more balanced economic development across several towns.

  • The city's polycentrism fosters a vibrant environment with various cultural and commercial centers beyond the downtown area.

  • Urban planners are increasingly interested in polycentrism to reduce congestion in city centers.

  • The city's polycentrism allows for diverse neighborhoods.

  • Many urban planners advocate for polycentrism in city design.

  • Urban planners are increasingly interested in polycentrism as a way to manage growth and create multiple hubs of activity in a city.

  • By embracing polycentrism, cities can promote equitable access to resources and services throughout their regions.

How Centralized

monocentrism
  • Specialized
9.9
polycentrism
  • Specialized
9.1

Surface Forms

polycentrism singular
polycentricisms plural

Morphology

polycentrism = polycentric (semi-transparent) = poly + centr + ism

This is a regular abstract noun formed from 'polycentric' with '-ism', and the meaning follows directly from the idea of several centers.

Etymology

Polycentrism comes from the Greek parts poly- 'many' and centr- 'center', so it means 'many centers'. Think of a region with several small city centers or hubs instead of one big downtown; in urban planning polycentrism means activity and services are spread across those centers.