"omphalism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: omphal- + -ism Etymology templates: {{confix|en|omphal|ism}} omphal- + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} omphalism (uncountable)
  1. A tendency to place the capital of a country at its geographical centre, or to increase the powers of central government at the expense of local government. Tags: uncountable

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