centre · noun /ˈsen.tər/
Word family
Nouns: decentralization, centralization, centre
Adjectives: central, centralized
Verbs: centralize, decentralize, centre
Adverbs: centrally
centre (MIDDLE)
A2 C the middle point or part of something
Dictionary examples:
There was a large table in the centre of the room.
Cars are not allowed in the town centre.
Learner example:
My new house is in the centre of Rome. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)
centre (PLACE)
A2 C a place or a building used for a particular activity
Dictionary examples:
a sports/leisure/health centre
a garden/shopping centre
a centre for the homeless
Learner example:
Beside KLCC, there is a shopping centre. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)
be the centre of attention
C2 to receive more attention than anyone or anything else
Dictionary example:
She loves to be the centre of attention.
Learner example:
To sum it up, most celebrities love being the centre of attention and sometimes even ask for it. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)
centre (POLITICAL)
C2 no plural a political position with opinions that are not extreme
Dictionary example:
His political views are left of centre.
