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Centrist politics

the centre

noun

a political party, group of parties, or position that is not extreme because it is neither left-wing nor right-wing

centrist

adjective

not extreme in your political beliefs

Liberal

noun

a supporter of the Liberal Party of the UK, Canada, or Australia

Liberal Party

noun

a political party in Canada and Australia

Liberal Party

noun

a political party that used to exist in the UK

third-party

adjective

in US politics, used for referring to someone who is neither a Democrat nor a Republican

Third Way

noun

a political system that is not extremely right-wing and not extremely left-wing

centrist

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adjective

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