WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
cri′sis cen′ter,
- Sociologya central facility, telephone answering service, etc., where people may obtain informed help or advice in a personal crisis.
- Sociologyan office, building, agency, etc., serving as a central point for receiving information and coordinating action during a disaster or emergency.
- 1970–75
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