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middle-of-the-road

/ˌˈmɪdl ə(v) ðə ˌroʊd/
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Definitions of middle-of-the-road
  1. adjective
    not extreme, especially in political views
    synonyms:
    moderate
    being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
  2. adjective
    supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative
    synonyms: centrist
    center
    of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
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