Chinese
zhōngyāngjíquán
Meaning: centralization of power; centralized government
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這個國家的政治體制趨向於中央集權,權力集中在首都。
这个国家的政治体制趋向于中央集权,权力集中在首都。
The political system of this country tends towards centralization of power, with power concentrated in the capital.
秦始皇一統天下,建立了中國歷史上第一個中央集權的國家。
Qin Shi Huang unified the world and established the first centralized state in Chinese history.

Usage Notes

A political term describing a system where authority is held by the national government rather than local entities.

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