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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

devolution

/dɪˈvɒljʊʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does devolution mean?

noun

The process of returning power to a lower level of government or to the people, or the act of reverting to a previous state or condition. In biology, the process of cells reverting to a less specialized state.

Example

"The devolution of power from the central government to the local authorities has been a gradual process."

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