decentring
/diːˈsɛntrɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of moving something away from a central position or focus.
- The decentring of the city's main square made the area feel less crowded.
- In photography, decentring the subject can create a more interesting composition.
- The decentring of the company's headquarters to a suburban location surprised many employees.
- In philosophy and social theory, the idea that a single, central perspective or authority is not the only valid one; the shift away from a fixed point of reference.
- The decentring of the author's authority in literary criticism changed how we interpret texts.
- Postmodern thought often involves the decentring of traditional narratives and power structures.
- Decentring the male perspective in history allows for a fuller understanding of past events.
verb
- Present participle of decenter: to move or shift something away from a center or central focus.
- The artist is decentring the main figure in her painting to draw attention to the background.
- The urban planner is decentring the downtown area by developing new neighborhood hubs.
- By decentring the discussion, the teacher encouraged students to consider multiple viewpoints.
- Present participle of decenter: to challenge or remove a central authority, perspective, or assumption.
- Activists are decentring corporate interests in the debate about public policy.
- The curriculum is decentring traditional literary canons to include more diverse voices.
- The scholar is decentring Eurocentric ideas in her research on global history.