decentralization

Definition of Decentralization in English :

1. decentalisation, decentralization

the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts

2. decentralisation, decentralization

the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Decentralization

verb

1.

to reorganize (a government, industry, etc) into smaller more autonomous units

2.

to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population)

verb transitiveWord forms: deˈcentralˌized or deˈcentralˌizing

to break up a concentration of (governmental authority, industry, population, etc.) in a main center and distribute more widely

v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities.

2.

a. To bring about the redistribution of (an urban population and industry) to suburban areas.

b. To cause to withdraw or disperse from a center of concentration: decentralize a university complex; decentralize a museum.

v.intr.

To undergo redistribution or dispersal away from a central location or authority.