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Definition of over-centralized in English:

over-centralized

Pronunciation /ˌəʊvəˈsɛntrəlʌɪzd/ /ˌəʊvəˈsɛntr(ə)lʌɪzd/

adjective

  • Excessively centralized; characterized by over-centralization.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Motley (1814–1877), historian and diplomat. From over- + centralized.