# moderates

Pronunciation: say "MOD-uh-ruhts" US /ˈmɑdəɹəts/, UK /ˈmɒdəɹəts/

## Noun

1. Plural of moderate. — plural of moderate
   - Simple: Plural of moderate. Use this form when talking about more than one person who holds middle-of-the-road views.
   - _The moderates broke with the hardliners and backed a compromise budget._
   - _Centrist moderates held the balance of power after the election._

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