central
adjective (NEAR THE MIDDLE) /ˈsen.trəl/Definition
B1 in, at, from, or near the centre or most important part of something: central Europe/London Of course, you pay more for premises with a central location (= in or near the centre of a town).Centres of objects
(Definition of central adjective (NEAR THE MIDDLE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- center noun, verb
- centrally adverb (NEAR THE MIDDLE)
- centre noun (MIDDLE)
- centre of gravity noun
- centre verb
- core noun (CENTRE)
- core noun (IMPORTANT PART)
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