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  1. 1
    the middle of a space or area

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of center*

    The central parts of objects or spaces: the middle, center, core, heart, hub, inside, belly, cross section, center of gravity... more
    1. a.
      the point that is in the exact middle of a circle or sphere (=a shape like a ball)

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of center*

      Parts of shapes: center, circumference, contour, corner, cusp, face, hypotenuse, perimeter, sector, side... more
    2. b.
      the middle of a piece of chocolate or candy

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of center*

      Sweets and other confectionery: bonbon, bubble gum, candy, candy apple, candy bar, candy cane, candyfloss, caramel, center, chew... more
  2. 2
    a building, group of buildings, or area where a particular activity is performed

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of center*

    Groups of buildings: apartment complex, barracks, block, center, complex, development, huddle, megaplex... more
    1. a.
      an important place for a particular activity

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of center*

      General words for location and place: place, location, setting, base, site, venue, whereabouts, scene, locale, center... more
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    the center

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

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of center*

    Centrist politics: the center, centrist, Liberal, third-party, Third Way... more

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