juste-milieu

noun

juste-mi·​lieu

¦zhüstmēl¦yə,

-yər(‧),

-yə̄

plural juste-milieux

-yə(z),

-yər(‧),

-yərz,

-yə̄(z)

: the just or golden mean

especially : a governmental policy characterized by moderation and compromise

Word History

Etymology

French

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