To disperse or spread something out that was concentrated in one place or area.
From de- + concentrate (gather in one place), from Latin con- (together) + centrum (center). Deconcentrate means to reverse concentration by spreading things out.
Cities worldwide are trying to deconcentrate their populations away from overcrowded downtown areas—it's a huge urban planning challenge that China and other nations actively pursue.
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