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mid, middle, central, inmost, inner, midway, medial, deepest, inmost, innermost, internal, interior, at the halfway point, median; see also central 1.

Antonyms outer, outside*, exterior.

noun

A central point
middle, midpoint, focus, nucleus, core, heart, nave, hotbed, hub, omphalos, navel, point of convergence, point of concentration, focal point, midst, middle point, focalization, radiant, centrality, marrow, cynosure, kernel, bull's-eye, pivot, axis, marrow, pith, dead center*.
Antonyms edge*, verge, rim.
A point that attracts people
city, town, metropolis, plaza, capital, shopping center, trading center, concourse, station, hub, mart, market, crossroads, mall, social center, meeting place, club, market place, common, town common, square.
Essence
core, gist, kernel; see essence 1. See syn. study at middle.

verb

concentrate, centralize, focus, intensify, unify, unite, combine, converge upon, concenter, join, meet, focalize, gather, close on, consolidate, bring to a focus, center on, center in, center around, revolve around, gather together, flock together, cluster, collect, draw together, bring together, focus attention, attract.

Antonyms decentralize, spread*, branch off.

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