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(-əv t̸hə rōd′)

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adjective

avoiding extremes, esp. of the political left and right; uncommitted to either liberalism or conservatism

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adjective
  1. Pursuing a course of action midway between extremes, especially following a course in politics that is neither liberal nor conservative.
  2. Abbr. MOR Of, relating to, or being a type of entertainment, especially popular music, that appeals to a wide audience.

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  • midˈdle-of-the-roadˈer noun

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