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Definition: Meaning of, central in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɛntr(ə)l /

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  1. middle [only before noun, no comparative] in the middle of an area or an object
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  2. from one place [only before noun, no comparative] used about the part of an organization, system etc which controls the rest of it, or its work
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  3. important more important and having more influence than anything else
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  4. easy access a place that is central is easy to reach because it is near the middle of a town or area
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  5. party/comedy etc central informal a place where something is happening a lot
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central used in phrases

  • Central Africa (noun)
    1. a landlocked country in central Africa; formerly under French control; became independent in 1960
  • Central African Republic (noun)
    1. a landlocked country in central Africa; formerly under French control; became independent in 1960
  • Central African Republic franc (noun)
    1. the basic unit of money in the Central African Republic
  • Central African Republic, the
    1. a country in central Africa. Population: 3,683,538 (2003). Capital: Bangui.
  • Central America
    1. a narrow piece of land joining North and South America, and consisting of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
  • Central American (noun)
    1. a native or inhabitant of Central America
    Central American (adjective)
    1. of or relating to or characteristic of Central America or its people or languages
  • Central American country (noun)
    1. except for Belize and Costa Rica any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments
  • Central American nation (noun)
    1. except for Belize and Costa Rica any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments
  • Central American strap fern (noun)
    1. fern with shorter and narrower leaves than Florida strap fern; Florida to West Indies and Mexico and south to Argentina
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Definition: Meaning of, -central in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɛntr(ə)l /

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[in nouns] [informal]
  1. full of a particular type of thing or person
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