central

adjective
UK: /ˈsentrəl/
US: /ˈsentrəl/

  1. In the middle of a place or thing.

    1. The park is central to the town I live in. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new library has a central location, easily accessible by bus and train. [ ] [ ]

  2. Most important.

    1. The central idea is about love and peace. [ ] [ ]
    2. Providing good healthcare is central to what government should do now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

core main middle major key
central noun

  1. A place that is a center of activity.

    1. The library is a central place to study. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our city is a central hub for international business and trade. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "central" in English means: In the middle of a place or thing., Most important..

The phonetic transcription of "central" is /ˈsentrəl/ in British English and /ˈsentrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "central": core, main, middle, major, key.

Example usage of "central": "The park is central to the town I live in.". More examples on the page.