Centralists are individuals who believe in a strong central government. Synonyms for centralists include statists, supremacists, authoritarian, unitarians, and authoritarians. These individuals hold the belief that power and decision-making should be concentrated in the hands of the central government, rather than being distributed among states or provinces. They believe that a strong central authority is necessary for the stability and uniformity of the entire nation. Centralists may come from various political backgrounds and may hold different views on various issues, but they all share the common belief in a strong central government. The use of different synonyms helps to clarify and distinguish the nuances in the ideology of centralism.