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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    distributed dispersed scattered spread out diffuse dispersedly decentralized noncentralized autonomous self-governing independent freelance nonhierarchical unordered unstructured uncontrolled unregulated deregulated unplanned uncoordinated spontaneous voluntary self-organizing self-regulating free-form open-source community-driven participatory collaborative cooperative federated confederated fragmented disjointed disconnected

    Meaning of Decentralized

    The primary meaning of the word "Decentralized" refers to a system or organization that is not controlled by a single central authority.

    Definitions

    • A system or organization in which authority and decision-making are distributed among several people or groups, rather than being controlled by a single central authority.
    • * A network or system in which nodes or components operate independently, making decisions based on local information and communicating with each other in a peer-to-peer manner.

    Etymology of Decentralized

    The word "Decentralized" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the prefix "de-" meaning "removal" or "reversal", and the word "centralized" which refers to a system or organization controlled by a single central authority.
    The term gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of distributed computing and the internet, as well as in the context of political and social movements advocating for greater autonomy and local control.

    Example Uses

    • The company adopted a decentralized management structure, giving more autonomy to local teams.
    • * The decentralized nature of the internet makes it difficult to regulate or control.
    • * The city's decentralized energy system relies on a network of local solar panels and wind turbines.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    centralized hierarchical authoritarian dictatorial monolithic unified unifiedly integrated coordinated controlled regulated planned structured organized systematic methodical uniform standardized consolidated concentrated

    Related Nouns

    network system organization structure hierarchy authority power control autonomy independence freedom liberty cooperation collaboration federation confederation community society collective ensemble

    Related Verbs

    distribute disperse scatter spread decentralize democratize empower enable authorize liberate free coordinate regulate control manage govern administer organize

    Related Adjectives

    autonomous independent self-governing self-organizing self-regulating free open collaborative cooperative participatory community-driven voluntary spontaneous unplanned unstructured uncontrolled unregulated