A place used for the mass detention and mistreatment of political prisoners, prisoners of war, or civilians, often without trial or legal process.

A system combining centralized leadership with democratic participation; it is the fundamental organizational principle for the Communist Party of China and state organs.

To bring under central control; the process of centralizing

an instrument or device that gathers things together; a device in a network that connects multiple communication lines to a single transmission line

a computer network architecture where all nodes are connected to a single central server or hub for data processing and control

The process of combining multiple small shipments from different shippers into a single larger shipment for transportation

a system of centralized leadership or organization

the practice of consolidating the purchase of goods or services by a central body for several departments or branches