noun
- people who hold moderate political views, avoiding extreme positions on either the left or right
Usage: plural of centrist
Examples
- The centrists in Congress often serve as swing votes on controversial legislation.
- Many centrists support a balanced approach to economic policy.
- The political party tried to appeal to centrists by adopting moderate positions.
- Centrists from both parties worked together to find a compromise solution.
- The candidate’s moderate stance attracted many centrists in the election.
- Centrists often feel politically homeless when parties move toward extremes.