unitary
adjective/ˈjuːnɪˌtɛri/
Frequency rank: #12,337 most common English word
Meaning
forming a single, unified whole; relating to a system in which power is held by one central authority.
Example sentence
The country adopted unitary government to centralize power in one national authority.
Synonyms & related words
- centralized
- unified
- singular
- consolidated
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